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UAE allows 'exceptional' flights for stranded passengers to leave

Mon, 02 Mar 2026

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the commencement of exceptional flight operations at UAE airports, enabling stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments to depart, in line with the schedules to be announced by airlines to affected passengers and the relevant destinations.

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UAE says state will bear cost of hosting of stranded passengers

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates has announced that the State is bearing all hosting and accommodation costs for affected and stranded passengers, ensuring the continued provision of essential services during the period of operational adjustments.

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UAE GCAA confirms compliance of all A320 operators with directive

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates has confirmed that all UAE operators of Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft had fully complied with the Emergency Airworthiness Directive issued by the State of Design authority.

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Emirates Engineering is first UAE firm to receive GCAA approval

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Emirates Engineering has achieved a milestone, becoming the first organisation in the UAE to receive Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for major aircraft modifications, through Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs).