GCAA to Host ICAO’s GISS 2025 and Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace

Abu Dhabi will host the ICAO 4th Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS 2025) and the inaugural Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace (GSAM) from February 10 to 12, 2025.

The event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aims to enhance international collaboration in sustainable aviation.

Organized by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the symposium will gather over 1,500 aviation professionals from 193 ICAO member states, alongside representatives from governments, global aviation firms, financial institutions, and energy companies. Discussions will focus on AI-driven solutions and strategies to transform aviation toward sustainability.

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA, emphasized the event’s importance, stating:

“The UAE hosting this major event reflects its commitment to a more sustainable aviation system and the development of innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact.”

The GSAM, a first-of-its-kind UAE initiative, will bring together stakeholders in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), facilitating collaboration across production, distribution, financing, and consumption.

Key partners include Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Airbus, Boeing, ADNOC, Abu Dhabi Airports, and Falcon Aviation Services, among others. The event will also feature major media partners, including Emirates News Agency (WAM), Aviation Week Network, and Green Mobility Magazine.

This is the first time the ICAO GISS symposium will be hosted in the Middle East, following previous editions in Istanbul, Seoul, and the Dominican Republic. The UAE’s leadership in aviation sustainability will be a key highlight at this landmark event.

News Source: Emirates News Agency