UAE’s Golden Package aims reshape business jet market
The UAE's Golden Package of measures aims to boost business aviation.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a “Golden Package” of measures and legal reforms designed to establish the country as the premier hub for private aviation.
Writing in CJI’s The Official Guide to Aircraft Registration 2025, Saif Al Suwaidi, director general of UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) noted: “As the UAE continues to evolve as a destination where luxury, innovation and efficiency converge, it is only natural that our aviation framework reflects the same level of sophistication and vision.”
The new package of measures improves the regulatory framework for private and corporate aviation, according to Al Suwaidi. It aims to achieve this by introducing “sweeping” improvements in aircraft registration, maintenance, safety, flight crew licensing and infrastructure development.
The UAE’s aviation sector thrives on six fundamental pillars that make it a top destination for business aviation investments, he claims. The first three are: the latest modern infrastructure, strategic geographic location and stringent safety and compliance standards. The final three refer to extensive global partnerships, a business-friendly tax environment and the provision of a stable and transparent investment environment.
Reinforcing the country’s aviation safety record, GCAA highlighted its score of 98.86% – said to be the highest in the world – for compliance with international aviation safety standards after an audit through the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO’s) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme.
“With these pioneering reforms, UAE is not just setting the standard for business aviation – it aims to redefine the future of the industry on a global scale,” wrote Al Suwaidi.
Read more details in the sponsor’s keynote feature published in The Official Guide to Aircraft Registration 2025 here.
Meanwhile, this year’s The Official Guide to Aircraft Registration provides independent advice from eight leading aviation lawyers and professionals on how to choose the most appropriate registry for your business aircraft. We also profile four leading jurisdictions and provide snapshot details on about 50 registries worldwide. Read the full publication here.
