Riyadh Air has officially obtained an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), according to Gulf News.
By getting this certificate, Riyadh Air has been now licensed to commence commercial flights operations.
Crucially, obtaining the AOC stands as a testament that the airline is fully complied with the Kingdom’s aviation regulations and international standards.
Riyadh Air is also compatible with the requirements of flight safety under the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation.
“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. Today, we can proudly say that Riyadh Air is now an airline with an operational license to transport our traveling guests, and we are ready to begin operations later in 2025,” Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas said.
Interestingly, Riyadh Air is anticipated to fly to more than 100 destinations by 2030. Through an order of more than 132 aircraft, the airline will offer over 200,000 direct and indirect jobs. Therefore, it will contribute nearly $19.9 billion to Saudi Arabia’s non-oil GDP.
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