Gulf States Streamline Air Travel Regulations
The six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have agreed to establish a unified aviation authority, which will be headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. This new authority will oversee the setup of a Unified Upper Airspace management framework and the rollout of Advanced Air Mobility projects in the region. The move is expected to fuel the growth of commercial aviation in the GCC region by streamlining operational and regulatory processes. With 23 international airports and 17 airlines, the GCC region is poised for further expansion. The decision was announced by GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi following the 46th GCC Summit in Bahrain, as reported by AeroTime.