GALF celebrates 10th edition with 100% aviation recovery prospects

GALF celebrates 10th edition with 100% aviation recovery prospects

DUBAI, 10th May, 2023 (WAM) – The Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) celebrated its milestone 10th edition with a positive news that the Middle East is leading the traffic numbers in terms of recovering globally at 93% of the pre-2019 levels and very soon Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia will cross the 100% recovery.

Passenger traffic in Middle East region will have full recovery in 2024 and grow 4.2% annually through 2040.

Making a presentation at the GALF, co-located at the 22nd edition of Airport Show in Dubai, Kashif Khalid, Regional Director, Middle East and Africa, International Air Transport Association (IATA), said aviation industry recovery is on track with a strong start to 2023.

In his keynote address Omar Bin Ghaleb, Deputy Director General of UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), said: “Our vision is to create a world class aviation eco system that embraces cutting edge technology, fosters innovation, promotes sustainability and delivers an exceptional customer experience. To achieve this vision, we have made significant investments in modernising our infrastructure, upgrading our regulatory framework and enhancing our operational capabilities.”

“Our industry is not without challenges from security threat, technology disruption, environmental concerns and evolving customer expectations. We must navigate rapidly in a