Message from Chairman

Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has been proud to serve as a cornerstone of the UAE’s aviation ecosystem for five decades. From our origins as a pioneering helicopter operator, we have built a reputation for safety, reliability, and operational excellence – qualities that remain the foundation of our license to operate.

Today, ADA is advancing a clear strategic transformation: evolving from a leading regional operator into an integrated platform for B2B and B2G aviation services with the expertise, scale, and resources to compete and win on the global stage. This evolution is designed to strengthen resilience across cycles, broaden our service offering, and create sustainable growth that delivers long-term value for shareholders. We will pursue this ambition with discipline – investing in the capabilities that matter most, deepening partnerships that extend our reach, and continuing to raise standards across safety, quality, and performance.

Our strategy is underpinned by the UAE’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, which are shaped by a long-term national vision and growth initiatives that continue to enhance the country’s position as a global hub for trade, logistics, and advanced services.

As a trusted partner to the nation, ADA is proud to help enable the UAE’s aviation priorities and provide essential, mission-critical support where dependability and readiness are non-negotiable. Our work spans aircraft maintenance, defense operations, search and rescue missions, supply chain resilience, and key aviation requirements for governments and businesses – activities that demand uncompromising execution, rigorous risk management, and the highest levels of reliability. This commitment to safety and operational excellence defines how we plan, operate, and make decisions across every part of ADA.

With our strong operational foundation and clear strategic direction, we are confident in ADA’s ability to capture new opportunities while staying true to our core purpose: delivering safe, reliable aviation services, building a stronger integrated platform, and creating sustainable long-term value for shareholders.

Mansour AlMulla
Chairman