Emirati airlines are the safest in 2022
Etihad Airways and Emirates Airlines were ranked first in a global ranking for the 2022 Aviation Accident Assessment. According to analysis by the German Aviation Accident Assessment Center (JACDEC), those UAE airlines were very low risk in 2022.
The UAE’s aviation sector is one of the country’s vital sectors; One of the cornerstones of economic diversification is encouraging tourism, connecting the country with as many countries and cultures around the world as possible. In the face of those great ambitions, ensuring safety and quality becomes a challenge; But, as always with the challenges the state faces, obstacles are turned into opportunities.
JACDEC’s analysis is based on three main categories; History of accidents, environmental and flight factors. The aviation sector is an important part of the global transport system; It transports people and goods around the world. Given the importance of this sector, it is necessary to analyze the level of safety on a regular basis. Examples include aircraft novelty and maintenance, air traffic control procedures, and weather conditions. Through regular and transparent analysis, potential risks can be reduced, efficiency improved and costs reduced.
Open skies country
The aviation sector is a vital part of many national economies and one of the fastest growing industries in the world; It not only connects people and businesses and promotes trade and travel, but also supports a large number of jobs, directly and indirectly, and drives growth in other sectors of the economy; like tourism and manufacturing. In addition, aviation fosters communication between people and cultures; This is essential for business and trade, and a factor in realizing the ambitions of countries wishing to assume a global position.
Reports indicate that the contribution of the aviation sector in Dubai, for example, amounted to 25% of the gross domestic product in 2013, and is expected to reach 45% of the gross domestic product by 2030. Every 100 new jobs in the aviation sector generate a further 116 jobs in different sectors in Dubai.
“Nationwide, before the coronavirus pandemic, the U.A.E. aviation sector provided nearly 800,000 jobs, contributing about $47.4 billion to annual GDP;” That’s 13.3% of GDP. The sector is expected to add 620,000 new jobs to the country by 2037; That could contribute 80 billion dollars to GDP. The State follows an “open skies” policy by signing as many agreements as possible allowing signatory states to undertake an “unlimited number of flights between any points, at any capacity, at any pace”.
Important Criteria
JACDEC’s safety risk index calculation is based on a variety of components. These components include but are not limited to the number of accidents and their consequences; deaths, injuries, losses. The second factor is the environment, including the assessment of aviation safety, the extent of the State’s transparency in incident reporting, the State’s infrastructure and the level of security. Finally, there is an aviation standard itself, which includes operational safety, fleet age and novelty and number of tracks above the water.
In order to achieve the best results, and ensure safe and easy flights, the UAE and its airlines have invested heavily in modernizing and owning more advanced aviation fleets and modernizing the country’s airports. High safety standards were also adopted during the coronavirus pandemic; The first dose vaccination rate reached 100 percent of the country’s population, which helped the economy recover quickly in all sectors, including aviation.
In addition to the state-of-the-art infrastructure and large modern fleet, the UAE is striving to take the lead in aviation maintenance and training. Currently, there are 46 companies in the country with excellent aircraft maintenance capabilities, 11 of which are in aircraft maintenance and repair, and two in simulation manufacturing. In February, for example, a new pilot training center was opened; to increase Emirates’ ability to train pilots by 54% annually.
Ambitions in the transport sector
The UAE’s aviation efforts are not only geared toward building the largest and best airports; “We are not building the largest airport in the world; we are building the aviation capital of the world,” said Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum.
The UAE’s ambitions in the maritime and air transport sectors are driven by its desire to diversify its economy away from oil and gas production, which contributes to providing the vast majority of government revenues.
Leaders of the state believe that developing the air and maritime transport industry will help create jobs and attract investment; This will eventually lead to sustained economic growth.
The UAE aspires to become a major player in the maritime and air transport industries and has undertaken a number of ambitious projects to achieve this goal. Currently, the UAE is home to two of the world’s busiest airports – Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport – and invests heavily in expanding infrastructure for both aviation and maritime transport.
Ports, airports and self-driving vehicles
The UAE is building a number of new ports and terminals along its coast; including the 28 billion dirham Khalifa port, the region’s first semi-automatic port. The country has some of the world’s largest port facilities and a large fleet of merchant ships, continually expanding and improving port facilities, investing in its merchant fleet and shipping capacity. “Moreover, the UAE is working to develop shipping lines and container ports.”
Emirates Airlines is one of the largest airlines in the world. The airline’s fleet consists of 262 aircraft operating flights to 152 destinations around the world. Etihad also has 71 passenger planes, and its fleet is one of the newest in the world. With continued investment and development, the UAE is preparing to become a leading player in the technologically advanced aviation and shipping industry in the coming years.
from the sophisticated maritime and air transport sector to a driverless subway system, self-driving transport vehicles, unmanned aircraft transport, and space exploration; The United Arab Emirates is moving at a fast pace and with tremendous ambition to connect its people and culture with the world’s latest technology, bearing in mind first and foremost safety and security, through technology adoption, continuous modernization, training and infrastructure development; What gives something its value is the amount of benefit, well-being and safety it brings to a person.
