UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
Michelle Soliman has extensive experience in aerodrome operations, currently serving as a Senior Aerodrome Operations Inspector at the General Civil Aviation Authority since March 2010. In addition to this role, Michelle is a Visiting Lecturer for Aviation Masters Courses at City, University of London. Prior professional experience includes leadership positions as CEO of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and various managerial roles at Sydney Airport, where responsibilities encompassed freight, business development, and strategic planning. Military service in the United States Air Force involved roles in operations and management. Michelle holds an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and two Bachelor of Science degrees from Montana Technological University, one in Computer Science and the other in Technology & Business Development.
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UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) was created in 1996 by Federal Cabinet Decree (Law 4) to regulate Civil Aviation and provide designated aviation services with emphasis on safety and security and to strengthen the aviation industry within the UAE and its upper airspace. The main office is located in Abu Dhabi and the regional office is located in Dubai to serve the northern Emirates. The GCAA, which is the sole authority for the control and regulation of civil aviation in the UAE, is responsible for the provision of en-route air navigation services and all aspects of flight safety. In late 2009, the GCAA opened its new Air Navigation Centre, The Sheikh Zayed Centre, which is considered the largest and busiest air traffic management facility in the Middle East as well as one of the world’s most technically advanced centres in terms of its design. The United Arab Emirates, represented by GCAA, is an active member of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its specialized committees. It is also a member of the Arab Civil Aviation Commission (ACAC) Executive Council, and currently H.E Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA.