Every takeoff and landing at Dubai International (DXB) and Zayed International (AUH) is tracked in real-time by military-grade radar. If you’ve been following the news or have a flight booked through theMiddle East, you know the last few days have been a whirlwind. While recent events have strained international travel, theUAEhas remained steadfast in its commitment to the safety of its citizens, travellers and skies.
From grounding flights during peak risks to providing accommodation and food for stranded passengers, here is how theUAEis currently protecting its citizens and visitors. You may have seen reports of fighter jets escorting civilian planes. While it looks like a scene out of a movie, the reality is a highly organised military operation known as Combat Air Patrols (CAP).
High-tech F-16 Desert Falcons and Mirage 2000s are patrolling designated safe corridors around the clock. These jets aren’t just there for show; they are actively intercepting drones and cruise missiles long before they ever get near a civilian flight path or a city centre. The UAE’s defence network has already successfully intercepted 186 ballistic missiles and over 810 drones, ensuring that not a single civilian flight has been compromised.
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After a brief total closure of airspace earlier this week, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has slowly reopened the skies using a specialised contingency corridor system. To ensure every single plane is under the watchful eye of the air defence network, the UAE has limited movements to approximately 48 flights per hour. Every takeoff and landing at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi is tracked in real-time by military-grade radar, ensuring a fighter-shielded journey from runway to cruising altitude. While many countries may have struggled with the logistics of stranded travellers, the UAE has stepped up to absorb the human cost of the crisis.
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