http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/GCAA RSS FeedThe latest news of UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.Copyright © UAE General Civil Aviation Authority – since 1998, All Rights Reserved.The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is pleased to make available the Record of Discussion (ROD) between the United Arab Emirates and the United States setting out the understanding on Open Skies announced by the two governments on 14 May 2018.The ROD affirms both governments’ strong commitment to maintain the UAE-US Air Transport Agreement of 2002, all rights and obligations of whic...http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=460DDD, 21 May 2018 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeSerious Incident, Boeing 777-21H, A6-EMJ, Emirates, Pilot Incapacitation, Dubai International Airport, 22 October 2014. Ref. No: AIFN/0017/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=459DDD, 28 Feb 2018 11:03:47 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAccident, AgustaWestland AW 109SP, A6-FLP, Falcon Aviation Services, Loss of Control-Inflight, Emirates Palace Hotel Heliport, 15 December 2014. Ref. No: AIFN/0020/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=458DDD, 17 Jan 2018 08:45:25 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAccident, Airbus A380-800, A6-EEF, Emirates, Cabin Crew Serious Injury due to Turbulence, In-flight (OEJN – OMDB), 13 September 2015 Ref. No: AIFN/0009/2015http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=457DDD, 19 Oct 2017 01:04:03 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeFatal Accident, AUTOGYRO / MTOSport, A6-GYO, Nad Al Sheba Private Club, Gyrocopter Loss of Control-Inflight, Skydive Drop Zone, Palm Jumeirah, FAI 2015 Dubai WAG, 9 December 2015 Ref. No: AIFN/0013/2015http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=456DDD, 19 Oct 2017 08:59:33 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeLockheed C-130, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Aircraft Vectored below Minimum Safe Altitude, Approximately 10NM west of Al Minhad Airport, Dubai, 14 June 2017. Ref. No: AIFN/0007/2017http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=455DDD, 20 Aug 2017 10:58:20 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeEmirates Boeing 777-31H, A6-EMW, Runway Impact During Attempted Go-Around at Dubai International Airport, UAE, 3 August 2016 Ref. No: AIFN/0008/2016http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=454DDD, 06 Aug 2017 09:03:46 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A380-861, A6-EDQ, Emirates, Failure of the Left Wing Landing Gear to Extend, Dubai International Airport, Dubai, 9 November 2016. Ref. No: AIFN/0015/2016http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=453DDD, 28 Jun 2017 07:37:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeA6-AWN, Helicopter controlled ditching due to high main gearbox oil temperature and associated noise, Arabian Gulf, 8NM east of Mubarras Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ref. No: AIFN/0004/2017http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=452DDD, 05 Jun 2017 11:09:13 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeBoeing 737-400, AP-BJR, Shaheen Air International, Takeoff from Taxiway, Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, 24 September 2015 Ref. No: AIFN/0011/2015http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=451DDD, 25 Apr 2017 08:15:17 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAviation Safety Study. Fueling Vehicle Fire during Aircraft Fueling. Ref. No: SRP/0001/2016http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=450DDD, 04 Apr 2017 09:58:14 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A380-842, VH-OQL, Qantas Airways Limited, Uncommanded Engine In-flight Shutdown, Dubai International Airport, Dubai, 27 March 2014 Ref. No: AIFN/0005/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=449DDD, 30 Mar 2017 11:19:51 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A320-232, A6-EIY, Etihad Airways, Aircraft Struck by Ground Vehicle, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, 25 November 2015 Ref. No: AIFN/0012/2015http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=448DDD, 09 Feb 2017 10:48:01 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A319, A6-EID, Etihad Airways, Oxygen System Fire, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, 18 January 2014. Ref. No: AIFN/0001/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=447DDD, 08 Feb 2017 11:08:56 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAeroprakt-22L, A6-XGG, Jazirah Aviation Club, Forced Landing, Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, 4 October 2016 Ref. No: AIFN/0012/2016http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=446DDD, 05 Feb 2017 01:08:07 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeDA 42,A6-HIC,Horizon International Flight Academy Ref. No: AIFN/0018/2012http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=442DDD, 05 Jan 2017 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeEC130B4,A6-DYR,Helidubai,Crash,Dubai,22 January 2014 Ref. No: AIFN/0002/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=443DDD, 05 Jan 2017 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A330-243, A6-EYN, Etihad Airways, Pilot Incapacitation, Over Iranian Airspace, 28 June 2015. Ref. No: AIFN/0006/2015http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=441DDD, 20 Nov 2016 08:35:14 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeUAE GENERAL CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY is inviting all Companies holding valid license & registered at Department of Economic Developmenthttp://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=439DDD, 19 Nov 2016 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeUAE GENERAL CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY is inviting all Companies holding valid license & registered at Department of Economic Developmenthttp://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=440DDD, 19 Nov 2016 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeInflight, Oman Ref. No: AIFN/0010/2015http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=438DDD, 17 Nov 2016 11:55:36 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeRotana Jet Embraer EMB-145MP, A6-RRA, Failure of Integrated Computer, Inflight, Oman Airspace, 12 September 2015. Ref. No: AIFN/0010/2015http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=437DDD, 17 Nov 2016 11:21:43 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeUltra Magic S.A., N-425, A6-AAN, Balloon Hard Landing, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 February 2016. Ref. No: AIFN/0001/2016http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=436DDD, 22 Sep 2016 10:31:06 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeEmirates Boeing 777-31H, A6-EMW, Runway Impact during attempted go-around, Dubai International Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3 August 2016. Ref. No: AIFN/0008/2016http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=435DDD, 06 Sep 2016 09:24:01 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeBoeing 737-800, A6-FDC, Ground Equipment Collision with Aircraft, Dubai International Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 February 2015. Ref. No: AIFN/0001/2015http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=434DDD, 25 Jul 2016 02:17:22 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A330-243, A6-EAQ, Hydraulic Fluid Mist and Protective Breathing Equipment Fire in the Passenger Cabin, Karachi International Airport, Karachi, Pakistan, 4 October 2014. Ref. No: AIFN/0016/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=433DDD, 21 Jul 2016 12:29:17 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A330, A6-EYE, Attempted Takeoff from Runway Edge Incident, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 30 January 2012. Ref. No: AIFN/0002/2012http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=432DDD, 12 Jul 2016 10:26:06 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeBoeing 777-300, A6-ENK, Aircraft Contact with Jetblast Fence during Pushback, Stand G17, Dubai International Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 October 2013. Ref. No: AIFN/0011/2013http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=431DDD, 10 Apr 2016 11:53:41 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeFLY DUBAI FZ981 TRAGIC ACCIDENThttp://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=430DDD, 19 Mar 2016 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A330-243, A6-EKR, Cabin Crewmember Injured During Taxi, Dubai International Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 October 2014. Ref. No: AIFN/0018/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=429DDD, 15 Mar 2016 09:45:36 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAUTOGYRO MTOSport, A6-GYO, Gyrocopter Loss of Control, FAI WAG, Skydive Drop Zone, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 December 2015. Ref. No: AIFN/0013/2015http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=428DDD, 13 Mar 2016 01:47:24 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeCameron A-450LW Balloon, A6-BAR, Passenger Ejected from Balloon Basket during Landing, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 November 2014. Ref. No: AIFN/0019/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=426DDD, 09 Mar 2016 11:17:37 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeEffective 01 Feb 2016, all drone users in the UAE shall register with the General Civil Aviation Authority.http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=427DDD, 09 Mar 2016 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeFatal Parachute Accident, Skydive Dubai Desert Campus, Dubai. The United Arab Emirates, 30 April 2015. Ref. No: AIFN/0005/2015http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=423DDD, 07 Mar 2016 01:35:31 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeCessna 172S, A6-FAA, Runway Excursion following Hard Landing and Separation of the Right Hand Main Landing Gear, Fujairah International Airport, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, 11 August 2014. Ref. No: AIFN/0014/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=422DDD, 06 Mar 2016 02:19:49 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeZivko EDGE 540, N14KN, Canopy Detachment During a Roll Manoeuvre, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14 February 2015. Ref. No: AIFN/0003/2015http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=421DDD, 24 Feb 2016 10:20:16 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A380-861, A6-EDD, Remote Control Circuit Breaker Short Circuit, Engineering Hangar, Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates, 14 December 2014. Ref. No: AIFN/0021/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=420DDD, 14 Feb 2016 10:15:07 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A320-241, Boeing B737-800, A6-ABS, A6-FDK AIRPROX (Loss of Separation), 5nm west of Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates, 22 April 2012. Ref. No: AIFN/0008/2012http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=419DDD, 28 Jan 2016 02:18:44 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A380-800, A6-EEF, Serious Injury to a Cabin Crewmember Due to Turbulence, In-flight, United Arab Emirates, 13 September 2015 Ref. No: AIFN/0009/2015http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=418DDD, 03 Jan 2016 09:43:27 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeBoeing 777-200, A6-EMH, Partial Loss of Right Hand Engine, Thrust Reverser, Moscow Domodedovo Airport, Russia, 5 March 2011 Ref. No: AIFN/0003/2011http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=417DDD, 26 Nov 2015 01:38:39 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A321-231, VQ-BOC, Ground Vehicle Collision with a Parked Aircraft, Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates, 17 February 2014 Ref. No: AIFN/0003/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=416DDD, 08 Oct 2015 11:25:54 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAgusta 109S, A6-MSM, Helicopter Collision with Jetblast Fence during Taxi, Al Ain International Airport, United Arab Emirates, 31 December 2013 Ref. No: AIFN/0015/2013http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=415DDD, 28 Sep 2015 12:16:10 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A320-232, A6-EII, Pilot Incapacitation, during Approach to Abu Dhabi International Airport, United Arab Emirates, 16 November 2012 Ref. No: AIFN/0022/2012http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=414DDD, 20 Sep 2015 01:41:43 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeDHC-8-315Q, A6-ADB, Aeroplane, Engine Hot Gas Leak, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 9 September 2012. Ref. No: AIFN/0016/2012http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=411DDD, 15 Sep 2015 11:40:03 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A340-600, A6-EHF, Aeroplane, Unreliable Airspeed Indication, Over International Waters Entering Melbourne FIR from Colombo FIR, 3 February 2013 Ref. No: AIFN/0005/2013http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=410DDD, 13 Sep 2015 11:10:06 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeGCAA AAIS publishes details of 2015 MENASASI Seminar and Workshopshttp://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=409DDD, 01 Sep 2015 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeBoeing 777-200LR, A6-EWC, Aeroplane, Nose Gear Tire Tread Separation on Takeoff, Dubai International Airport, Dubai – U.A.E., 08 August 2010. Ref. No: AIFN/0012/2010http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=408DDD, 23 Jul 2015 02:43:26 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeBoeing 737-800, A6-FEB, Aeroplane, Carriage of Cargo on an Aircraft (Dangerous Goods Onboard Passenger Aircraft), Dubai International Airport Dubai – U.A.E., 6 December 2013. Ref. No: AIFN/0014/2013http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=407DDD, 02 Jul 2015 11:29:43 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeHawker Beechcraft 400XP, AP-RBA, Aeroplane, Aircraft Attempted Takeoff from Taxiway, Al Maktoum International Airport Dubai – U.A.E., 23 May 2014. Ref. No: AIFN/0010/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=406DDD, 17 Jun 2015 09:18:08 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeBoeing 777-300ER, A6-ECE, Aeroplane, Fumes in Passenger Cabin, Near Stockholm - Sweden, 14 February 2011. Ref. No: AIFN/0009/2011http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=405DDD, 04 Jun 2015 12:16:03 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeBoeing 737-800, A6-FDE, Aeroplane, Aircraft damage due to impact by wind blown containers, Dubai International Airport - UAE, 6 April 2013. Ref. No: AIFN/0007/2013http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=404DDD, 28 May 2015 09:07:31 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAll operators of heliports, helidecks and aircraft landing areas (private use) will be required to hold either an Aerodrome Certificate or Landing Area Acceptance.http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=403DDD, 13 May 2015 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeThe General Civil Aviation Authority of the UAE, the procurement section, wishes to announce the commencement of registration in the GCAA’s online “Vendor Management” system for the year 2015. This will enable interested vendors to compete on tenders issued by the authority and all purchases.http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=402DDD, 20 Apr 2015 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeIlyshin IL-76TD, ST-BDN, Aeroplane, Runway Confusion, Sharjah International Airport - UAE, 29 June 2014. Ref. No: AIFN/0011/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=401DDD, 19 Apr 2015 11:09:35 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeBell Helicopter-Textron 206-3B, A6-FTI, Helicopter Loss of Control In-flight resulting in Abnormal Runway Contact, Al Ain Training Area Six - UAE, 02 January 2013. Ref. No: AIFN/0001/2013http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=400DDD, 25 Mar 2015 09:01:58 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAgusta Bell 206-3B, A6-FTB, Helicopter Loss of Control In-flight resulting in Abnormal Runway Contact, Al Ain Training Area Six - UAE, 04 September 2012 Ref. No: AIFN/0015/2012http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=399DDD, 25 Mar 2015 08:56:10 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAgusta Westland AW109SP, A6-FLP, Helicopter Loss of Control In-flight Resulting in a Heavy Landing, Abu Dhabi Emirates Palace Hotel Heliport - UAE, 15 December 2014 Ref. No: AIFN/0020/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=396DDD, 16 Mar 2015 10:15:17 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.ae2nd ICAO International Aviation and Environment Seminar in Dubai stress on the commitment to support global efforts to reduce emissionshttp://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=398DDD, 14 Mar 2015 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeThe UAE GCAA hosted the three day ICAO MID Region First Call Sign Confusion Ad-hoc Working Group Meeting, to discuss issues occurring as a result of flight Call Signs Similarity that is considered to be one of the main risks facing aviation operations in the world, which would harm the safety of the civil aviation.http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=388DDD, 24 Feb 2015 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeWith regards to GCAA’s efforts in raising awareness about the UAE aviation industry amongst students in order to attract young adults to work within the sector, GCAA’s Assistance Director General of Strategy & International Affairs, Laila bin Hareb, held a lecture at Hult International Business School in Dubai. http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=390DDD, 23 Feb 2015 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeThe General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is currently drafting the regulations and criteria for using drones in UAE skies, as well as to authorities to draft regulations parallel to those implemented by GCAA in order to control the import and distribution of these aircrafts on the local market, develop licensing criteria for the users of large-scale and advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)...http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=395DDD, 22 Feb 2015 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeUAE gains 98.86% and is the highest rate in history by ICAOThe UAE accomplished an enormous and unprecedented achievement by ranking highest in the world in compliance with international aviation safety standards after intensive audit trough the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme. The UAE scored a success rate of 98.86%, which is the hi...http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=397DDD, 18 Feb 2015 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeParaglider Xco 305 hit an electrical pole, take-off, Tel Moreeb, Liwa UAE, 18 Jan 2013 Ref. No: AIFN 0004/2013http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=387DDD, 10 Feb 2015 02:30:52 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeUAE delegation discusses aviation safety with the international communityThe International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) opened its second High Level Safety Conference (HLSC2015) on 2 February 2015 at the ICAO Headquarters in Montreal, Canada. The conference will continue until Thursday, 5 February 2015. http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=393DDD, 02 Feb 2015 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeThe UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) hosted the first MID Region ATM Enhancement Programme Steering (MAEP) Committee Meeting of 2015 in Dubai to discuss ways of enhancing the air traffic management efficiency in the Middle East. The meeting, which was organized by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) follows a two-day summit of Future Air Transportation Systems Summit also ...http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=392DDD, 25 Jan 2015 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeUAE calls for GCC collaboration to combat airspace congestionThe UAE Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) urged civil aviation authorities in the GCC region for more cooperation to deal with the airways traffic congestion in the region’s skyline. The congestion, which is considered a to be a challenge facing the promising growth opportunities for the region countries was discussed during the Future ...http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=389DDD, 21 Jan 2015 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeThe United Arab Emirates represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has signed an agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran on 8 January 2015 to strengthen air transport and aviation safety, following a round of talks between the two countries’ federal aviation authorities. http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=391DDD, 13 Jan 2015 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAgusta 109S, A6-FLS, Aircraft collision with building, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 April 2011. Ref. No: AIFN/0006/2011http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=386DDD, 28 Dec 2014 10:58:40 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeDubai, United Arab Emirates: In compliance with its previously announced commitment, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has activated a dedicated library in his official website to openly share with the Global community all materials, products and information related the First Safety Intelligence and Management workshop. http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=385DDD, 17 Dec 2014 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeThe United Arab Emirates represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has signed an Air Services Agreement (ASA) with the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam on 16 December 2014 during the UAE - Viet Nam Business Leaders Forum which was held last night in Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai. http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=394DDD, 17 Dec 2014 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeGeneral Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) concluded the “Safety Intelligence and Management Workshop” which was held in Bab Al Shams resort from 18-20 November 2014. The event was sponsored by STRATA (a Mubadala company) as a platinum sponsor, and got the fundamental support of Etihad airways and Emirates airlines.http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=384DDD, 09 Dec 2014 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeBoeing 737-800, A6-FEK, Smoke Emission from Passenger Entertainment System Video Display Unit, Kiev, Ukraine, 19 April 2014 Ref. No: AIFN/0008/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=383DDD, 01 Dec 2014 11:06:36 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeBell 412EP, A6-FLZ, Failed Undercarriage AFT Crosstube, Zakum West Super Complex (ZWAP), 28 March 2011 Ref. No: 08/2011http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=382DDD, 02 Nov 2014 01:34:59 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A300B4-622R, D-AEAH, Aircraft Tail-Tipping, Parking Bay 205 of Abu Dhabi International Airport - UAE, 1 April 2014 Ref. No: AIFN/0006/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=381DDD, 30 Oct 2014 10:18:58 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeCessna 172S, A6-FAA, Landing Gear Separation after Touchdown, Fujairah International Airport, UAE, 11 August 2014 Ref. No: AIFN/0014/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=380DDD, 30 Oct 2014 08:43:44 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeFailure of Undercarriage AFT Crosstube. Ref. No: AIFN/0007/2011http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=379DDD, 14 Sep 2014 11:42:22 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeParaglider, immediately after take-off hit a pole, Tel Merieb, Liwa - UAE, 31 January 2013. Ref. No: 0004/2013http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=378DDD, 22 Jul 2014 11:46:12 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeProlonged Runway Closure Due to Disabled Aircraft. Ref. No: 0009/2013http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=377DDD, 13 Jul 2014 09:59:07 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeCessna C172R Skyhawk, A6-HSS, Runway Excursion, Fujairah International Airport, 17 September 2013 Ref. No: 10/2013http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=376DDD, 01 Jun 2014 12:35:33 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeBoeing 777-300, A6-EMR, Tire Burst during Landing, Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (MLE)-Maldives, 2 December 2011 Ref. No: 14/2011http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=375DDD, 08 Apr 2014 12:10:14 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus A321-231, VQ-BOC, Ground Vehicle Collided with Parked Aircraft, Dubai International Airport, 17 February 2014 Ref. No: 03/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=374DDD, 18 Mar 2014 10:41:46 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeHelicopter EC-130-B4, Loss of Control Inflight, Heliport ZATL, Atlantis – Palm Jumeirah, 22nd January 2014 Ref. No: 02/2014http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=373DDD, 16 Mar 2014 12:19:16 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeMcKinnon G-21G, N221AG, Crash Shortly after Takeoff, Al Ain International Airport, 27 February 2011 Ref. No: 02/2011http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=372DDD, 28 Nov 2013 09:34:16 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus 330-243 A6-EYN and Boeing 777-300 A6-ETD, Pushback Collision, Abu Dhabi International Airport, 6th May 2012 Ref. No: 11/2012http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=370DDD, 03 Oct 2013 11:38:56 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeIlyushin IL-76TD, Engine Failure, Sharjah International Airport (OMSJ) Runway 12, 5th February 2012 Ref. No: 04/2012http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=369DDD, 10 Sep 2013 08:36:30 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAircraft B747-44AF, N571UP loss of control inflight following a catastrophic cargo fire which resulted in a crash in Dubai, UAE. Ref. No: 13/2010http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=368DDD, 24 Jul 2013 01:59:50 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeWithin the framework of strengthening the bonds of international relations and raise the competencies of staff, a team from UAE General Civil Aviation Authority’s (GCAA) Corporate Communication Section paid a visit to the British capital to participate in a training program organized by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority.http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=367DDD, 22 Jul 2013 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeOn 21 June 2012, and upon touchdown at Runway 30 of Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai, UAE, the sixteen main landing gears tires of the Ilyushin (IL)-76TD, UP-I7625, flight number RTR 1016 operated by Air Trast, burst due skid caused by brakes jamming at landing. Ref. No: 12/2012http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=366DDD, 15 Jul 2013 09:55:07 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeSheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center, a entity of UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) organized and hosted a workshop to pilots and air traffic controllers around air traffic operations in the Northern part of UAE airspace. http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=365DDD, 10 Jul 2013 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeGCAA Safety Team held a safety seminar at Emirates College Auditorium on April 4th 2013. The seminar was attended by safety managers and officials of the UAE aviation industry. http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=358DDD, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeIn line with its strategic objective to strengthen the international cooperation, UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) participated at the African Civil Aviation Commission’s (AFCAC) 23rd Plenary Meeting, held in Accra, Ghana, between 2-5 April.http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=359DDD, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeSheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center, a entity of UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) organized and hosted a workshop to pilots and air traffic controllers around air traffic operations in the southern part of UAE airspace. Representatives from Ettihad airways, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and Global Aerospace Logistics (ADAC) attended the workshop which was held in the conference hall...http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=360DDD, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeThe Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre of the General Civil Aviation Authority formally launched phase 2 of the UAE Airspace Coordination and Contingency Cell (UACACC). Phase 1 was launched in July 2012 through a daily teleconference attended by the GCAA Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre (SZC), airspace users, airports, National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS). This daily teleconfe...http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=361DDD, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeUAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) made a step closer toward a paperless working environment with the announcement of a new set of e-services for the civil aviation industry. http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=363DDD, 09 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeUnited Arab Emirates represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has been elected as one of the Facilitation Panel Members by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) headquarters in Montréal, Canada.http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=355DDD, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeICAO’s Sixth Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf/6) took place from 18-22 March 2013. The Conference which had for theme “Sustainability of Air Transport” sought to develop guidelines and an action plan for a global regulatory framework. http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=356DDD, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeIn line with its strategic objective, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport of the Commonwealth of Australia on the 1st of April 2013. http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=357DDD, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeAirbus 340-600, A6-EHF, Unreliable Airspeed, International Water after Passing Colombo FIR Entering Melbourne FIR, 3 February 2013 Ref. No: 05/2013http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=354DDD, 21 Mar 2013 01:31:47 PMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeInvestigation Interim Report of Cessna 172S Serious Incident, Runway Excursion, Sharjah International Airport, 05 December 2011http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=353DDD, 17 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.aeInvestigation Final Report of Boeing 707-330C Fatal Accident, Sharjah - UAE, 21 October 2009http://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=352DDD, 11 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AMinfo@gcaa.aeNewswww.gcaa.gov.ae