CANSO, the Global Voice of ATM, issued on 20th January its UAE Declaration, a statement announcing plans to undertake a Joint Middle East Airspace Study and develop a co-ordinated approach to optimising the region’s airspace structure.

The declaration was developed by the Association’s Middle East CEO Co-ordination Committee (MEC3) and endorsed at a High Level Meeting on 17th January. It recognises the critical role aviation plays in the economic prosperity of the Middle East and beyond, while drawing attention to the importance of addressing air transport capacity challenges.