ADAVIATION or ADA was established in 1975 starting operations in March 1976 first with helicopters and adding fixed-wing aircraft in 1991. Abu Dhabi Aviation was the very first with helicopter Air operator certificates (AOC) in the UAE
As of 2023, remains the largest commercial helicopter operator in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) providing also maintenance and conducting oil and gas onshore, offshore operations as well as air ambulance (HEMS), VIP transport and many other aviation services in the UAE and also worldwide
