Administrative Resolution No. (20) of 2023

Approving the

Conditions and Procedures for

Issuing Civil Aviation Permits in the Emirate of Dubai^{^[1]}

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The Director General of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority,

After perusal of:

Federal Law No. (20) of 1991 Issuing the Civil Aviation Law and its amendments;

Federal Law No. (4) of 1996 Establishing the General Civil Aviation Authority and its amendments;

Law No. (13) of 2011 Regulating the Conduct of Economic Activities in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments;

Law No. (7) of 2015 Concerning Airspace Safety and Security in the Emirate of Dubai;

Law No. (11) of 2020 Concerning the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority;

Law No. (5) of 2021 Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre;

Decree No. (22) of 2009 Concerning Special Development Zones in the Emirate of Dubai;

Executive Council Resolution No. (4) of 2017 Approving Fees and Fines of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; and

The legislation establishing and regulating free zones in the Emirate of Dubai,

Does hereby issue this Resolution.

Definitions

Article (1)

The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Resolution, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise:

UAE:	The United Arab Emirates.
Emirate:	The Emirate of Dubai.
GCAA:	The General Civil Aviation Authority.
DCAA:	The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority.
Director General:	The director general of the DCAA.
Licensing Authority:	The Government Entity in charge of licensing Economic Activities in the Emirate, including the authorities supervising Special Development Zones and free zones, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Concerned Entity:	Any of the ministries or federal public authorities, corporations, or other similar entities; and any of the Government departments; public agencies, corporations, or authorities; Government councils; or other public entities affiliated to the Government of Dubai.
Operator:	A natural or legal person authorised by the DCAA to conduct any of the activities related to operating Aircraft or Airports in accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate.
Practitioner:	A natural or legal person authorised by the DCAA to conduct any of the activities related to providing and organising air navigation services; providing flight and air navigation training; conducting air safety studies; providing tourist and recreational aviation services, sports aviation services, Aerial Advertisements services, and balloon flying services; providing aerial photography using various types of Aircraft; and conducting any other Activities determined pursuant to this Resolution.
Activity:	Any of the civil aviation activities set out in the list attached hereto.
Permit:	A document issued by the DCAA authorising the conduct of the Activity, in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution.

Requirements for Issuing Permits

Article (2)

a. A Permit to conduct the Activity will be issued subject to the following requirements:

1. The Permit applicant must hold a valid commercial licence issued by the competent Licensing Authority in the Emirate.

2. The technical conditions and requirements prescribed by the DCAA for conducting the Activity and published on the DCAA official website must be fulfilled.

3. Copies of the valid approvals of the GCAA and the Concerned Entities must be submitted, where the legislation in force in the Emirate requires obtaining these approvals to conduct the Activity.

4. The fees and costs payable under the above-mentioned Executive Council Resolution No. (4) of 2017 must be paid.

b. For landing permits to be issued for non-scheduled flights of private, passenger, or cargo Aircraft, Operators of such Aircraft must hold an Aircraft Operator Certificate and Airworthiness Certificate issued by the GCAA or any other internationally recognised civil aviation authority.

Procedures for Issuing Permits

Article (3)

In issuing a Permit, the following procedures will apply:

1. A Permit application will be submitted to the DCAA on the forms, and in accordance with the procedures, prescribed by the DCAA for this purpose, supported by the documents it prescribes.

2. The DCAA will consider the application, verify that it meets all the technical conditions and requirements prescribed for conducting the Activity, and issue its decision whether or not to issue the Permit, within ten (10) working days from the date of submission of the application.

3. The DCAA will record, in its registers, the basic details of Permit holders, especially those of Practitioners and Operators.

4. Where the Permit application is rejected, the DCAA will notify the applicant of the reasons for rejection. An applicant whose application is rejected may submit to the DCAA another Permit application.

Validity of Permits

Article (4)

a. A Permit will be valid for a period of one (1) year, renewable for the same period. A renewal application must be submitted within thirty (30) days from the date of its expiry.

b. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this Article, a landing permit for non-scheduled flights of private, passenger, or cargo Aircraft will be valid for the period specified in the permit. However, the validity of a landing permit may not be less than one (1) day and not more than six (6) months for Aircraft not registered in the UAE, and not more than one (1) year for Aircraft registered in the UAE.

Repeals

Article (5)

Any provision in any other administrative resolution is hereby repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Resolution.

Publication and Commencement

Article (6)

This Resolution will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published.

Mohammed Abdullah Ahli

Director General

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority

Issued in Dubai on 7 June 2023

Corresponding to 18 Thu al-Qidah 1444 A.H.

List of Civil Aviation-related Activities

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Description	Activity	SN
Sale of Aircraft salvageable and used spare parts obtained through dismantling retired Aircraft and converting them into scrap.	Trading in Aircraft salvageable parts and used spare parts	1
Resale of non-motorised gliders for use in gliding flights.	Trading in gliders and their spare parts	2
Chartering Aircraft under special contracts and using them to transport passengers or goods on semi-scheduled flights. This also includes the establishments specialised in arranging the transportation of animals, such as camels and horses, to racing venues.	Non-scheduled air transportation of passengers and cargo	3
The process of developing technological electronic systems that control the operation of both internal and external Aircraft systems, integrating multiple commands executed by the system within a specified time frame, enabling execution of orders in a shorter period.	Technological development of Aircraft micro-systems	4
Manufacture of radar systems that employ electromagnetic wave reflection to detect the coordinates of stationary or moving objects and to determine their direction and velocity. These systems are used for detecting various objects, including Aircraft, ships, and vehicles, as well as for terrain mapping, meteorology, and other purposes.	Manufacture of radar equipment	5
Manufacture of various types of Aircraft and helicopters designed for various purposes. This includes passenger transport Aircraft and helicopters used for search and rescue, tourism, medical transportation, and any other purpose.	Manufacture of Aircraft	6
Manufacture of components, accessories, as well as internal and mechanical parts of Aircraft, including airframes, wings, doors, Aircraft control surfaces, landing gear systems, fuel tanks, engine cowling, machinery and motors, cockpit seats, and in-flight entertainment systems.	Manufacture of Aircraft parts and accessories	7
Manufacture of radio-controlled unmanned Aircraft and their spare parts, which are used for various purposes, such as surveying, aerial photography and videography for mapping and cartography, engineering imaging, and other purposes.	Manufacture of radio-controlled Aircraft	8
Manufacture of flight simulator equipment and systems that are used to simulate the operation and function of real Aircraft devices, enabling pilots to undergo virtual training instead of using real Aircraft for training.	Manufacture of flight simulators	9
Repair, maintenance, inspection, and calibration of engines for all types of heavy, light, and rotary-wing Aircraft, and supply of spare parts.	Repair and overhaul of Aircraft engines and supply of spare parts	10
Maintenance and repair of small and light commercial Aircraft, including helicopters and unmanned Aircraft, with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 12,500 pounds.	Maintenance and repair of light Aircraft	11
Upholstery of Aircraft seats and provision of cushions, springs, woven webbing belts, and covers.	Upholstering Aircraft seats	12
Maintenance, repair, inspection, and overhaul of passenger and cargo Aircraft to ensure their airworthiness. This includes modifying interior components and Aircraft systems, as well as performing interior and exterior painting works.	Repair and Maintenance of passenger and cargo Aircraft	13
Maintenance and repair operations that involve engine upgrades, modification and overhauling, and updating the electronic systems of helicopters to ensure their airworthiness.	Repair and maintenance of helicopters	14
The process of salvaging valuable parts and components from decommissioned Aircraft with the purpose of reusing them in the aviation industry, as well as salvaging other parts for non-aviation purposes, and disassembling other components of the Aircraft for recycling purposes.	Aircraft dismantling	15
Installation of permanent and temporary Helipads on the ground and on elevated building rooftops, ships, drilling platforms, and on other structures. This also includes the installation of all necessary equipment that ensures the safe landing of helicopters.	Installation of Helipads	16
Installation, maintenance, and calibration of devices and equipment used in Airport operations including baggage carousels, X-ray screening machines, metal detectors, baggage and passenger security screening equipment, radar devices, and any other equipment or devices used in Airport operations.	Installation and maintenance of Airport ground support equipment	17
Trading in heavy and light civilian Aircraft used for the transportation of passengers and cargo, as well as in helicopters used for search and rescue, tourism, medical transport, aerial surveillance, and for any other civilian use.	Trading in heavy and light Aircraft and helicopters	18
The management of the operations required for supplying air carriers and their facilities with fuel, oil, combustibles, and other similar supplies utilised in Aircraft operation.	Aircraft fuel supply services	19
Resale of equipment and supplies used on-board Aircraft, including catering carts, blankets, cotton towels, cushions, plastic and metal cutlery, plates and cups, children's supplies, paper products, and other items.	Trading in Aircraft in-flight supplies	20
Resale of Aircraft spare parts, components, and other supplies used in Aircraft repair, maintenance, overhaul, and operational enhancement; or providing Aircraft with security and safety equipment, or other components and supplies.	Trading in Aircraft spare parts and components	21
Resale of equipment used in Airport terminal buildings, such as baggage carousels, X-ray screening machines, metal detectors, baggage and passenger security screening equipment. This also includes the resale of equipment used in the ground operations area, such as baggage trailers, cargo dollies, ground power units, airstairs; and the provision of installation and maintenance services for any of these devices and equipment.	Trading in Airport equipment	22
Import, sale, and maintenance of radio-controlled unmanned Aircraft and their spare parts, which are used for various purposes, such as surveying, aerial photography and videography for mapping and cartography, engineering imaging, and other purposes.	Import, sale, and maintenance of unmanned Aircraft, and their spare parts	23
Trading in hot-air balloons used for various types of tasks and purposes, such as entertainment and leisure, commercial advertising and promotions, corporate recreational activities, racing and sporting events, parachuting; and aerial surveillance and other scientific fields.	Trading in hot-air balloons	24
Chartering and operating helicopters for on-demand passenger and cargo transport, as well as any other purposes requiring the use of helicopters.	Chartering and operation of helicopters	25
Provision of warehouses equipped with loading and unloading equipment for the storage of Airport equipment and Aircraft spare parts for third parties.	Airport equipment and Aircraft spare parts storage services	26
Provision of services for Aircraft stationed at the Airport, covering the duration from arrival to departure. This includes cabin cleaning and preparation, provision of ready meals, Aircraft marshalling, completing passenger arrival and departure procedures, and coordinating with other Airport operators.	Airport ground operations management	27
The management and operation of Aircraft and other means of air transport for third parties. This includes undertaking all the necessary processes for passenger and cargo transport arrangements, changing cabin crews, and all the relevant required procedures.	Aircraft management and operation	28
Receiving and processing all information and data related to civil aviation traffic for member airlines based on a specific information system, and making this information available to those airlines for their use in managing their Aircraft flights; or information related to passenger reservations for a specific airline.	Civil Aviation traffic information services	29
Coordinating amongst airlines and various service providers to facilitate fuel supply, Airport ground operations, Aircraft landing permit issuance, and all other activities aimed at facilitating passenger services.	Coordination of aviation services	30
Management of Aircraft slot coordination services with a view to controlling Air Traffic volume within the Airport by following the procedures and guidelines outlined in the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines, allowing establishments to plan and allocate Airport slots based on the requests of airlines and the capacity of the Airport.	Slot coordination services	31
Provision of services for non-commercial Aircraft, including private and charter Aircraft stationed at the Airport. This includes passenger cabin cleaning and preparation, provision of ready meals, Aircraft marshalling, handling passenger arrival and departure procedures, coordination with other Airport operators, and other relevant services.	Non-commercial Aircraft ground handling services	32
Freight services provided for the transportation of goods exported by air, including cargo storage, packaging, loading and unloading, sorting, and similar operations. These services also include the provision of space required for the shipped goods and the reservation of such space with the airfreight carrier or its agent. Additionally, these services cover the transport of animals, such as camels and horses, to racing venues.	Airfreight services	33
The provision of feasibility studies and consultations related to aviation, such as Aircraft buying and selling, fleet operations planning and Aircraft selection, reviewing safety requirements, screening and recruitment of navigation and maintenance crew, maintenance coordination, Aircraft registration, ownership transfer, chartering, and other related activities.	Aviation consultancy	34
Operating unmanned Aircraft for providing various aerial business services such as aerial photography, aerial advertising, air shows, aerial surveying, inspection, monitoring, surveillance, testing, pesticide spraying, seed and fertilizer broadcasting, wildlife protection, weather forecasting, firefighting, and other activities.	Unmanned Aircraft services	35
A Person appointed as a commercial agent for one or more Airlines to sell air tickets for destinations outside of the UAE, and to organise outbound tourism programmes offered by these Airlines or his own tourism programmes.	General agent for airline(s)	36
Agents of international Airlines who arrange airfreight operations, and who are authorised to book cargo space for imported, exported, or re-exported goods.	Airfreight carrier agent	37
The offices established by international Airlines operating scheduled flights, through which they carry out non-commercial activities such as promoting the Airlines’ services and other related activities.	International airlines office	38
Brokering aviation services such as liaising, on behalf of individuals or companies, with Airlines to arrange for the transport of passengers and cargo, as well as brokering Aircraft purchase and sale transactions.	Brokerage of aviation sector commercial services	39
Consultancy and engineering services in the field of Airport planning and design, which facilitate the provision of air transport services for passengers and cargo in a safe, fast, and efficient manner. These include the planning and design of Airports, runways, lighting systems, fuel supply systems, sewage and rainwater drainage, as well as the construction and equipping of arrival and departure terminals.	Airport engineering services	40
Preparation of designs and drawings for the construction of various types of Aircraft, as well as the development of detailed specifications for the materials used in the manufacturing process. This includes the installation of appropriate fittings, equipment, and engines for each type of Aircraft based on their intended uses and purposes.	Aviation engineering services	41
Providing consultancy and engineering services related to the devices and equipment that perform various tasks and functions within Aircraft, such as electronic, electrical, hydraulic, fuel supply, navigation, and cooling systems.	Aviation engineering services	42
Providing engineering activities and services in the field of aviation, including areas of thermodynamics, heat transfer for thermal machines, combustion technology, fuel systems, propulsion systems, and other systems.	Aviation mechanical engineering services	43
Preparation of initial technical and economic feasibility studies for aviation projects, including services such as tender document preparation, consultant and contractor pre-qualification, financial proposal evaluation, and monitoring of technical and engineering aspects during project execution.	Aviation project engineering management and feasibility study services	44
Providing consultancy and engineering services regarding the electrical power transmission and distribution systems of the Aircraft, which consists of a network of units for generating, converting, distributing, consuming, and storing electricity within the Aircraft.	Aviation electrical network and distribution engineering services	45
Designing and producing commercial and non-commercial advertisements, in the form of images or written messages, to be trailed behind light Aircraft during short flights at altitudes, routes, and locations specified by the relevant Air Traffic control authorities and regulatory bodies.	Aircraft aerial advertising services	46
Providing aerial photography services, satellite imagery, and related data collection services. This includes the preparation of aerial images and non-engineering studies associated with them, allowing establishments to use radio-controlled Aircraft for capturing images.	Aerial photography services	47
Conducting screening or tests on air transport vehicles of all types, sizes, and uses, to determine their category as per the international or local standards and regulations; and issuing certificates of classification and specifications from the authority responsible for prescribing the technical specifications required for Aircraft to be airworthy.	Categorisation and classification of air transport vehicles	48
Providing charter services of all sizes and types of civil Aircraft used for passenger and cargo transport purposes. This includes leasing the equipment related to Aircraft operation and ground handling.	Charter of Aircraft and relevant equipment	49
Sale of air tickets for destinations outside of the UAE and providing related services, such as processing of residency and visa applications; organising tours and providing transportation; and selling tourism programmes organised by outbound tour operators.	Travel and tourism agents	50
Providing Airport runway cleaning services through the use of manual methods or machinery.	Airport runway cleaning services	51
Providing interior and exterior cleaning services for all types of Aircraft, including waste collection and disposal.	Aircraft cleaning services	52
Companies specialised in training and qualifying individuals to work in the aviation industry.	Aviation training services	53
Institutes that offer aviation and ground operations training services to qualify individuals for obtaining pilot licences, in accordance with training programmes that comply with the regulations of the GCAA. The training includes providing fundamental knowledge about Aircraft, principles of aviation, air navigation, aviation operations, Aircraft performance, telecommunications, and similar subjects.	Aviation training institutes	54
Emergency medical services provided using air transport to transfer patients and injured individuals to hospitals and treatment facilities. This includes providing rapid response ambulance services, transporting medical consultants and medical teams with their required emergency medical supplies, transporting donated organs, transporting medical equipment, and providing other similar services.	Air ambulance services	55
Services aimed at promoting aviation culture and enabling club members to engage in various aerial sports such as paragliding, powered paragliding, radio-controlled Aircraft, and skydiving.	Aviation clubs	56
The operation of hot-air balloons for recreational purposes, whether they are stationary - tethered to a steel cable at a designated tourist site determined by the competent authorities, or mobile - used for short scenic flights at altitudes and routes specified by the authorities responsible for regulating Air Traffic.	Operation and maintenance of hot-air balloons	57
The aviation organisations responsible for coordinating operations among member Airlines, for purposes of air transport and achieving the highest possible level of cost-effective operation.	Commercial aviation organisations	58

[1]Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.