Jordan, UAE sign aviation cooperation agreement

AMMAN — Jordan and the UAE on Sunday signed a Letter of Intent to launch a knowledge exchange programme aimed at boosting regional cooperation in civil aviation.

The memorandum, signed by Chairman of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) Haitham Misto and Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Saif Al Suwaidi at CARC headquarters in Amman, marks the beginning of a comprehensive initiative to deepen aviation expertise and cooperation between the two countries, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.

The programme, developed by the GCAA, represents the first phase of a broader cooperation framework that seeks to keep pace with international advancements in the aviation sector through talent development, innovation, and strategic knowledge-sharing.

It includes a diverse range of activities, such as workshops and training sessions, both in-person and virtual, focusing on technical cooperation, artificial intelligence, sustainability and long-term strategic planning.

Commending the UAE’s leadership in civil aviation and its commitment to fostering Arab cooperation, Misto said the agreement reflects a shared vision for building a future-ready and resilient aviation industry in the region.