"Air Arabia Abu Dhabi", the first low-cost economic airline based in the capital Abu Dhabi, today announced that it has obtained a "certificate of air operator" from the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and thus the carrier completes all the necessary procedures to start operating its flights from Abu Dhabi, thus becoming the fifth national carrier in UAE.
The achievement of "Air Arabia Abu Dhabi" on the "Air Operator Certificate" confirms that it possesses all the required professional ingredients, and that it complies with all safety laws necessary for aircraft operations, in addition to proving its ability to operate flights after undergoing a rigorous evaluation process from the General Authority of Civil Aviation in the state The United Arab Emirates.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will continue to coordinate closely with the General Authority of Civil Aviation to determine the date for launching its operational operations in accordance with improved market conditions and the lifting of the ban on air travel.
"Air Arabia Abu Dhabi" is the fruit of the agreement signed between "Etihad Airways" and "Air Arabia" to launch an economic airline that will serve as an independent joint venture, and that it will be based at Abu Dhabi International Airport as a headquarters and a main center for its operations. The new carrier, which complements the services provided by Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi, aims to meet the growing demand in the region for low-cost air travel.
In this context, the Director General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Saif Mohamed Al Suwaidi, said: "While the global aviation sector faces one of the greatest challenges in its history as a result of the repercussions that the 'Covid-19' crisis imposed on air traffic, today's announcement comes to reflect the strength and confidence that enjoys It has the aviation sector in the Emirates, and its promising prospects in the long term, and in support of the distinguished position that the Emirates enjoys as a global hub for air travel thanks to its advanced infrastructure for the aviation sector. "
Al Suwaidi added: “We will continue to diversify our travel options that allow the residents and visitors of the country to travel to different destinations and explore the entire world. Today’s announcement is a new indication of the ambitious investments that the UAE is dedicating to strengthening the aviation sector, and we look forward to launching (Air Arabia Abu Dhabi) operations at the time Appropriate and to the future growth opportunities of the UAE aviation sector. "
For his part, Etihad Aviation Group CEO: Tony Douglas said, "Today's announcement, under the unprecedented current circumstances, embodies a positive message that reflects the strength of the aviation sector in the UAE. We strive in our plans to resume flying again and once this is achieved. , (Air Arabia Abu Dhabi) will be ready to serve those interested in more travel experiences and exploration from the capital, and at the same time will meet the growing demand for economic travel in the region. "
He added, "We are confident that our distinguished partnership with (Air Arabia) will provide exceptional value for travelers, and we look forward to launching operational operations once the travel movement returns to its usual activity."
For his part, Air Arabia Group CEO, Adel Al-Ali said: “Despite the crisis (Covid-19) that continues to cast a shadow on the aviation sector and the global economy as a whole, we are confident of the sector’s ability to overcome the current challenges of returning robustly. Air) in this period reflects our firm commitment and our high readiness to launch (Air Arabia Abu Dhabi) operations once air and airports return to their usual activities, and the ability of customers to travel again. "