General Authority of Civil Aviation

General Authority of Civil Aviation
الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني
Agency overview
Formed	1934
Jurisdiction	Government of Saudi Arabia
Headquarters	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 21°31′30″N 39°13′6″E
Agency executive	Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, (President);
Parent department	Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services
Website	http://www.gaca.gov.sa

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) (Arabic: الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني) is responsible for regulating Saudi Arabia's civil aviation sector. It was established in 1934 as the Civil Aviation Administration (Arabic: إدارة الطيران المدني) to oversee the air traffic control of Saudi Arabia.

It is responsible for regulation of air transport services and the implementation of civil air regulations, air safety and airworthiness standards. It also co-ordinates all regulatory functions with International Civil Aviation Organization. The headquarters is in Riyadh.

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