Wednesday, February 5, 2025
GACA permits international airlines to charter for domestic travelers
Private aviation businesses based outside of Saudi Arabia will be able to run chartered flights to carry domestic passengers, according to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). Trending: Absher launches 5 new services
Foreign private aviation businesses that meet the conditions stipulated by the Authority are being granted authority to transport passengers on non-scheduled domestic flights starting from January 5, 2025, upon request from GACA.
Charter flights within Saudi Arabia are seeking to have limitations lifted, according to GACA Director General Eng. Imtiaz Manzari. While launching a historic program to enhance infrastructure, including the establishment of new airports and lounges throughout the country. He highlighted that the decision supports the efforts to make Saudi Arabia a regional aviation center.
An integral part of GACA's plan to increase competition, attract foreign investment, and allow general aviation operators more flexibility is the elimination of shipping, or limitations on domestic air transport. Most Viewed: A new bus station launched in Dammam
Launched during the Future of Aviation Conference in May 2024, the General Aviation Roadmap is an extensive transformation program that aims to expand the civil aviation sector. By 2030, it aims to create 35,000 new jobs and considerably increase the sector's contribution to the GDP.
The plan calls for the construction of six specialized airports for general aviation, nine specialized lounges for general aviation, more FBOs to handle private aircraft ground handling, and better MROs to fix private aircraft problems. Join Saudi Expatriates channel on Telegram
GACA permits international airlines to charter for domestic travelers
