Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
Government entity
Authority
Local
Dubai
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) is the government entity responsible for regulating civil aviation affairs in the Emirate of Dubai. Established as an autonomous body by Law No. (21) of 2007 and reorganized by Law No. (11) of 2020, it establishes technical and regulatory frameworks, oversees security and safety procedures at the emirate's airports, and issues permits for commercial aviation activities, aircraft landings, and airspace operations.
- Short name
- DCAA
- Emirate
- Dubai
- Type
- Authority
- Part of
- Government of Dubai
- Official website
- dcaa.gov.ae
- Former names
- Department of Civil Aviation
- Founded
- 2007
- Established by
- Law No. (21) of 2007
- Headquarters
- Dubai
- Ownership
- Government
- Sector
- Aviation
- Regulates
- Civil aviation in the Emirate of Dubai, including airport security and safety procedures, aircraft landing permits, commercial aviation activities, and airspace operations.
- Founders
- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
- Official accounts
Organisation chart
Dubai Civil Aviation AuthorityBoard of directors
Leadership and executive management
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