Press Release: 6 July 2009
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the issuance of an Aerodrome License to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. The GCAA developed and implemented the Aerodrome Interim License Extension Programme earlier this year to further enhance safety and operational standards across the UAE’s international airports.
Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA handed the Aerodrome License to Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman, Department of Civil Aviation Ras Al Khaimah during a ceremony held at the GCAA regional office in Dubai on Sunday 05th July 2009.
“We are pleased to announce that Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has been issued with an Aerodrome License. Through the course of the programme, the Ras Al Khaimah Airport, complied with regulations and expressed total dedication in raising the performance of its aviation operation facilities, equipment, training systems, procedures and manuals,” said Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA.
The commercial success of local airlines and the strong influx of investment and tourism from around the world have caused the UAE’s international airports to grow from airfields to top quality aviation hubs. This unprecedented growth has created a need for aviation professionals across the UAE to regularly update their aviation systems and enhance their safety programmes to stay a step ahead of their fast growing aviation operations. With seven civil international airports operating within the UAE, and more in the pipeline, the GCAA has been at the forefront of regional aviation development through constant auditing, training and monitoring of the country’s aerodrome operators.
Aimed at all facets of air operations, the GCAA invested heavily in the six month programme by providing aviation specialists and conducting numerous inspections and audits to ensure that the highest level of safety and security standards is maintained. The GCAA is also working closely with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and regional aviation authorities to advance existing air systems and operations, adopt international aviation safety and security standards and programmes and focus on safety and security measures to prevent and reduce incidents and accidents.
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The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is a federal, autonomous body set up to oversee all aviation-related activities in the United Arab Emirates.
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) website: www.gcaa.ae
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport websitr www.rakairport.com
