Talal Al Hammadi

Talal Al Hammadi serves as the Vice President of Air Traffic Development at Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), where he leads four pivotal departments: Airspace Management, Operational Training & Standards, Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), and Organizational Research & Development. With a wealth of experience in aviation and airspace management, Talal has been at the forefront of transformative initiatives that have significantly shaped the UAE’s aviation landscape. His leadership has been instrumental in executing high-profile projects such as the UAE Airspace Restructuring Project (ARP), the RECAT project, the establishment of the Airspace Management Cell (AMC), and the intricate airspace procedure design for major milestones like the launch of the Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA), EXPO 2020, and COP28. Prior to joining dans in 2015, Talal spent 11 years at the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) as the Head of Airspace Coordination, where he played a key role