SAUDI ARABIA's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has granted an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) to riyadh Air, authorising it to start commercial flight operations, reports Dubai's Gulf News.
The issuance of the AOC confirms the Riyadh Air's full compliance with Saudi Arabia's aviation regulations, international standards, and flight safety requirements under the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation.
This milestone follows GACA's comprehensive audit of the airline's technical and aircraft systems, operational readiness, equipment, and the qualifications of both flight and ground personnel.
Riyadh Air is projected to fly to more than 100 destinations by 2030, supported by an order of over 132 aircraft. The airline is expected to create more than 200,000 direct and indirect jobs and contribute US$19.9 billion to the kingdom's non-oil GDP.
This operational licence follows the earlier issuance of an Economic License to Riyadh Air in June 2023.
Commenting on the milestone, Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas said: 'Obtaining the Air Operator Certificate is an important milestone in the company's journey. It is the result of the efforts of many employees at Riyadh Air.'
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The issuance of the AOC confirms the Riyadh Air's full compliance with Saudi Arabia's aviation regulations, international standards, and flight safety requirements under the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation.
This milestone follows GACA's comprehensive audit of the airline's technical and aircraft systems, operational readiness, equipment, and the qualifications of both flight and ground personnel.
Riyadh Air is projected to fly to more than 100 destinations by 2030, supported by an order of over 132 aircraft. The airline is expected to create more than 200,000 direct and indirect jobs and contribute US$19.9 billion to the kingdom's non-oil GDP.
This operational licence follows the earlier issuance of an Economic License to Riyadh Air in June 2023.
Commenting on the milestone, Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas said: 'Obtaining the Air Operator Certificate is an important milestone in the company's journey. It is the result of the efforts of many employees at Riyadh Air.'
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