“Following a comprehensive evaluation of operational and security conditions, we have officially lifted the temporary precautionary measures previously in place”
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced that normal air traffic operations have resumed as of May 2, 2026. In a statement shared on X, the GCAA confirmed “the full resumption of normal air navigation operations across UAE airspace” in news that will be welcome to visitors, residents and those transiting through the UAE.
The statement continued, “Following a comprehensive evaluation of operational and security conditions, we have officially lifted the temporary precautionary measures previously in place. This decision was reached in close coordination with all relevant authorities.”
Concluding the statement, the authority reassured that, “Our priority remains the safety of our skies, and we continue to maintain continuous, real-time monitoring to ensure the highest levels of aviation safety for all.”
Temporary precautionary measures have been in place across the UAE skies since February 28.
Gradual resumption of aviation services
The news comes a week after Emirates president Sir Tim Clark reiterated his confidence in a normal resumption of air traffic movement in Dubai. In a statement shared by Dubai Media Office, the president of Emirates said that the airline was currently operating at around 65% of its operational capacity, and was seeing a strong demand which will support ‘rapid recovery’.
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