Dubai’s aviation industry has been declared “effective”, doubling international passengers from 24.8 million in 2005 to 47.2 million in 2010.

According to an Explaining Dubai’s Aviation Model report, the region’s success “is not evidence of unfair competition or government support” but of an effective planning model which has seen Emirates international and cargo traffic six-fold over the decade to become the largest airline in the world in terms of international revenue passenger kilometres.

The region’s aviation field also employees up to 250,000 people, hosting 28 percent of all jobs in Dubai.

Conducting the report, Oxford Economics chief executive Adrian Cooper said the industry not only support Dubai’s economy, but also builds on global tourism through effective air services.

Emirates Airlines and Group chairman HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum added that the importance of aviation on the economy and global trade continues to prompt the region to establish a strong aviation sector.

“That is why we have created a business and regulatory environment that supports its growth by encouraging open competition between all airlines, efficient operations and customer satisfaction,” Sheikh Maktoum said.  

“There is no magic here.

“It’s just good business.”