UAE inks open skies with Burkina Faso
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The UAE represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) recently inked an open skies agreement with the government of Burkina Faso.
The agreement was signed by HE Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, minister of economy and chairman of GCAA and HE Daouda Traore, minister of infrastructures and transports of Burkina Faso. The ceremony was also attended by HE Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, GCAA director general, HE Mansa Ountana, ambassador of Burkina Faso in Saudi Arabia,
The agreement allows full flexibility on routes, capacity, number of frequencies and types of aircraft, in any type of service (passenger or cargo). It also includes exercise of fifth freedom traffic rights. In addition, both parties agreed to allow unrestricted, non-scheduled/charter operations between the two countries.
HE Al Mansouri stressed the importance of open skies agreements. These agreements will contribute to boost trade and investment in particular between the GCC and West African nations.
HE Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi said: “GCAA ‘s strategy supports open skies agreements which are beneficial in all air transport industry aspects as well as beneficial for people and government of the UAE. The result will be enhancement in tourism, cultural exchange and strengthened business ties.”
UAE and Burkina Faso are currently members of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the two ministers discussed ways to further enhance cooperation at the forthcoming ICAO Council meeting.
The UAE now has air services agreements with over 166 countries, of which 87 are open skies agreements.
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