GCAA Reveals 33 Key Partners For ICAO’s Upcoming Global Implementation Symposium In Abu Dhabi

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has revealed 33 key partners for the ICAO 4th Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS 2025) and the inaugural Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace (GSAM). Scheduled in Abu Dhabi from February 10 to 12, the event is under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It aims to foster international cooperation and innovation in sustainable aviation.

Over 1,500 aviation professionals from ICAO's 193 member states will attend. They will focus on enhancing collaboration and sharing expertise to support environmental transformations in aviation. The event will include forums and discussions with representatives from governments, industries, organisations, companies, and thought leaders. Key themes are AI-driven solutions and sustainability efforts in aviation.

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA, highlighted the significance of the event. He stated: "The number of partners supporting this event reflects its importance in making significant strides in international efforts toward a more sustainable aviation system." The UAE hosting this event is notable, especially with the launch of GSAM to unite global efforts for sustainable development goals.

Al Suwaidi further noted the need for innovative solutions to improve aviation efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The symposium is a crucial part of ICAO’s agenda to enhance safety, security, and sustainability in aviation. Previous editions were held in Istanbul, Seoul, and Nata Kana.

The list of partners includes Abu Dhabi Airports, Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines, flydubai, United Aviation, Falcon Aviation Services, Airbus, Boeing, ADNOC, Volar Air Mobility, Qatar Aeronautical Academy among others. These organisations are pivotal in supporting this global initiative towards sustainable aviation futures.

Additionally, companies specialising in sustainable technologies like Lummus Technology and ZR2 Group are involved. Media partners include Emirates News Agency (WAM), Aviation Week Network, Times Aerospace, Arabian Aerospace, AeroTime, and Green Mobility Magazine.

Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace

The GSAM is a pioneering UAE initiative aimed at integrating stakeholders involved in sustainable aviation fuel production and distribution. Organised with the ‘Sustainable Aviation Future Congress’ of MENA's Sustainable Aviation Futures, it seeks to create a platform for developing solutions that meet civil aviation needs sustainably.

This edition marks the first time GISS is hosted in the Middle East. It focuses on sustainability and AI application within civil aviation. The event aims to drive global efforts towards achieving sustainable development goals by uniting various stakeholders across the industry.

The symposium promises to be a landmark event for advancing sustainable practices within global civil aviation. By bringing together diverse participants from around the world under one roof in Abu Dhabi next year it sets a precedent for future collaborations aimed at transforming this vital sector sustainably.

With inputs from WAM