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The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE has officially launched the Flight Operations Centralised Unified System (F.O.C.U.S.), a comprehensive digital platform aimed at streamlining how both foreign and national air operators engage with aviation stakeholders across the country.
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F.O.C.U.S. serves as a centralised gateway for obtaining operational approvals for flights to and from UAE airports. The platform consolidates key information and connects users to essential entities within the aviation ecosystem, all through a single, user-friendly website, a WAM report said.
Enhancing efficiency and integration
Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the GCAA, emphasised the platform’s role in the country’s broader digital transformation.
“The launch of F.O.C.U.S. marks a pivotal milestone in our digital journey. It supports our vision to integrate federal and local aviation entities under one umbrella, creating a more agile and responsive operational environment,” he said.
The platform reflects the GCAA’s strategic commitment to improving regulatory access and fostering seamless collaboration across the aviation sector.
Streamlined compliance and real-time updates
Eng. Aqeel Al Zarouni, Assistant Director General for Aviation Safety Affairs Sector, highlighted the benefits of the platform for the aviation community. “F.O.C.U.S. represents a leap forward. Our aim is to simplify compliance, reduce processing times, and provide operators with real-time regulatory updates,” he said.
The initial rollout of F.O.C.U.S. has already been implemented. Future phases will introduce expanded partnerships and additional features, reinforcing the UAE’s ambition to create a fully digital, efficient aviation ecosystem.
The launch of F.O.C.U.S. is aligned with the GCAA’s commitment to the UAE government’s Zero Government Bureaucracy (ZGB) initiative, underlining efforts to increase efficiency through smarter, simplified processes.
