Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Eanan, a UAE technology company in the advanced air mobility (AAM) area, underlining a shared commitment to advancing air mobility through research and development (R&D) initiatives in the UAE. 

 

The strategic partnership aims to provide a formal basis for R&D work between the parties, ensuring the highest level of aviation safety and security of unmanned heavy cargo and vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Dubai by improving the regulatory framework for innovative unmanned aerial vehicles, a statement said. 

 

It will also create a dedicated area for testing various flight modes of innovative unmanned aerial vehicles and support the development of the aviation industry in Dubai through various collaborations. 

 

The MoU was signed by Ahmad Ali Belqazi, Executive Director Aviation Safety & Environment Sector, DCAA and Ali Al Ameemi, CEO Eanan Aviation, in the presence of Mohammed Abdulla Ahli, CEO of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Rashid Hamdan Bin Khadim Al Nuaimi, Chairman, Eanan.  

 

Ahli said: “In response to the growing significance of unmanned aerial vehicles in aviation, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has introduced a comprehensive legal framework through Law No. (4) of 2020 to regulate unmanned aerial vehicles operations in Dubai. The DCAA oversees the implementation of these provisions, focusing on airspace for unmanned aerial vehicles activities, approving air routes, and vetting operators, aircraft commanders, observers, and crew members. Additionally, the DCAA plays a pivotal role in establishing and endorsing standards for unmanned aerial vehicles operations, and conducting trials, all aimed at ensuring a compliant integration of unmanned aerial vehicles into the airspace, aligned with international aviation standards.” 

 

Belqazi said: “We are thrilled to work with Eanan to jointly advance air mobility in the UAE. Through this partnership we will reaffirm our full commitment to fostering the Emirate’s vision of becoming a leading aviation hub, particularly with a home-grown eVTOL company.” 

 

Al Ameemi said: “Through our strategic partnership with DCAA, Eanan is committed to enhancing aviation safety, fostering innovation, research and development and delivering technological solutions. This aligns with our commitment to supporting the UAE's ambition to become an innovation hub and a global leader in AAM." 

 

Paving the way for knowledge exchange, the DCAA and Eanan will work together to develop and implement workshops, as well as specialised training programmes. These programmes will support the growth of the aviation industry, covering areas such as operational risk management, aviation safety, unmanned aircraft technology, navigation, data analysis, flight operations, aviation security, and personnel licensing. - TradeArabia News Service