Civil Aviation

Five Saudi women pilots granted GACA licences

Manama - Emiratesvoice

Five Saudi women pilots have obtained licences by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) that allows them to work as captains on Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft. The issuance of licenses to Saudi women is part of GACA’s drive to empower Saudi women to work in the aviation sector in line with the objectives of the International Civil Aviation OrganisationRead more

Five Saudi women pilots granted GACA licences

Manama - Emiratesvoice

Qatar military jet intercepts second UAE civilian aircraft

Dubai - Emirates Voice

The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority on Monday announced that Qatar's military aircraft intercepted two civilian UAE planes when they were on their way to Bahrain. According to the authority, the planes were on scheduled flights to a known destination, and this move by Qatar was a severe violation of international law, and an infringement of safety standards. The UAERead more

UAE says Qatari fighter jets 'intercept' passenger plane

Abu Dhabi - Emiratesvoice

The United Arab Emirates on Monday accused fighter jets belonging to rival Qatar of "intercepting" a passenger plane en route to Bahrain, in an ongoing row over alleged airspace violations. "Qatari fighter jets intercept an Emirati civilian aircraft during a routine flight to Manama in a flagrant threat to civil aviation safety and in a clear violation of international law,"Read more

GCAA supports female empowerment in aviation sector

Abu Dhabi - Wam

The General Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA, has conducted a specialised training course to encourage and support the prominent role of women in the aviation sector. The three-day training course titled 'Strategic Planning and Innovation in Aviation' was led by Laila Bin Hareb, Assistant Director-General for the Strategy and International Affairs Sector in GCAA. It covered topics such as the applicationRead more

India bars 'unruly' passengers from flying

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

In a bid to tackle increasing incidents of misbehaviour by passengers on flights, the Civil Aviation Ministry on Friday directed airlines to create a 'No Fly' list, which would entail ban on erring fliers ranging from three months to two years. "India is the first country to put out such a list. The 'No Fly' list will ensure safety andRead more

Civil Aviation denies Saudi lies, confirms Sanaa Airport is secure, safe

Sanaa - Emirates Voice

The General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology denied false claims by the Saudi-led aggression coalition about the Sanaa international airport, in a statement sent to Saba. It said the airport is safe, secure and completely prepared to receive incoming flights in according to the international aviation standards. "The airport has been receiving UN aid flights and other incoming flightsRead more

ICAO rejects Qatar's quest to politicise its crisis

Montreal - Emirates Voice

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has issued a series of resolutions regarding a complaint filed by Qatar against the four boycotting nations. ''The ICAO's Council acknowledged that political outstanding issues between these concerned states should be tackled in the international forums away from the ICAO after its council has taken note of the Qatari complaint, the reply of theRead more

GCC drone market set to reach $1.5 billion

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The market for drones in the GCC is expected to reach $1.5 billion by 2022, presenting a massive opportunity for regional telecom operators, according to Strategy&, formerly Booz & Company, and part of the PwC network. By leveraging their capabilities and resources, these companies can play a central role in the development of the regional drone industry. Originally created forRead more