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UAE Shares Best Practice On Keeping Airspace Open

June 4, 2026

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Key Takeaways

UAE kept airspace open during Iran conflict with new approach.
Air traffic control officials adopted civil-military collaboration.
Flight movements dropped to 29 per day, then recovered to 2,000 by May 24.

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Strategic Implications

The UAE's approach may indicate a shift towards more flexible and collaborative air traffic management during conflicts, which could benefit other countries in similar situations. This strategy suggests that effective communication and cooperation between civil and military authorities can help minimize disruptions to air traffic, potentially setting a best practice for future conflicts.

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What Happened

Civil Military Collaboration Key To Resuming Flights During Conflict

The United Arab Emirates has shared its ‘best practice’ for keeping airspace open during conflict, highlighting the importance of civil-military collaboration. According to Ahmed Al Jallaf, the GCAA’s assistant director general of air navigation services, the UAE’s air traffic control service was able to resume civilian flights rapidly due to a high level of cooperation with the military. The Emirates Flight Information Region, which covers a vital east-west air corridor, saw flight movements drop significantly at the start of the conflict, but was able to recover to 2,000 daily movements by May 24. This was reported by Aviation Week.

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