Seal of approval makes carrier the UAE’s 5th Airline
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, recently announced that it has received its Air Operating Certificate (AOC), which allows it to start operating from Abu Dhabi as the fifth UAE national airline.
Securing the AOC highlights that Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has all the professional capabilities, adheres to all safety regulations needed for aircraft operations and has proven fit-to-fly ability following the completion of rigorous inspections by the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will continue to work closely with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to finalize the launch date as ‘market conditions improve and skies are open again’.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi was formed following the agreement by Etihad Airways and Air Arabia to establish an independent joint venture company that will operate as a low-cost passenger airline with the Abu Dhabi International Airport as its hub.
“This announcement serves as another testament to the investments made by the UAE in strengthening its aviation sector and we look forward to the launch of Air Arabia Abu Dhabi in due course,” affirmed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General, GCAA.
“Our partnership with Air Arabia will bring exceptional value for passengers, and we look forward to the start of operations once the skies open up again,” declared Tony Douglas, Group CEO, Etihad Aviation Group.
“Air Arabia Abu Dhabi demonstrates the commitment of the UAE to invest in the aviation sector, and we are looking forward to the launch day, which will establish Abu Dhabi as another key hub in the region for low-cost travel,” noted Adel Al Ali, Group CEO, Air Arabia.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has been assigned the reservation code 3L by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Based in Abu Dhabi, the carrier will adopt the low-cost business model followed by Air Arabia.
