GACA in Saudi Arabia Imposes SR4.5 Million in Penalties for Civil Aviation Law Violations

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has levied fines totalling over SR4.5 million on various entities and individuals for breaching the Saudi Civil Aviation Law, its executive regulations and the authority's directives.

This information was outlined in GACA's second-quarter 2024 report, published by the committee overseeing violations of the Civil Aviation Law. The committee identified 111 violations, resulting in financial penalties exceeding SR4.5 million.

According to the report, 92 of these violations were against air carriers for infringing regulations related to passenger rights, with fines amounting to SR4.4 million.

Additionally, five violations were issued to air carriers for non-compliance with GACA’s regulations and directives, resulting in fines of SR140,000.

The committee also imposed fines of SR30,000 for two violations by licensed companies failing to adhere to the authority's instructions regarding their licensed activities.

Furthermore, the report disclosed that 12 violations were issued to individuals, including 10 observed on aircraft, with a total fine of SR3,900. Additionally, two violations related to the unauthorised use of drones attracted fines of SR10,000.

The authority emphasised that these legal actions are part of its commitment to transparency and clarity, reaffirming its dedication to its regulatory and supervisory role in the aviation sector, improving passenger experience and enhancing the quality of air transport services in the Kingdom.

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