The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia has appointed CAA International (CAAi), the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s technical cooperation arm, to harmonise Saudi Arabia’s aviation safety regulatory framework with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This collaboration officially launched in November, with a series of project launch meetings and industry briefings in Riyadh.
Over the next 14 months, regulatory experts from CAAi will work closely with GACA’s experts to develop updated aviation regulations that continue to meet International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. These new regulations will cover Air Operations, Airworthiness, Personnel Licensing and will be harmonised with European standards while being tailored specifically for Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector. This initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, with the aviation sector positioned as a key driver of economic diversification.
Photo: Representatives from GACA and CAAi at the project kick-off meeting in Riyadh.