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Front End spearheads the historic air taxi trial in Mecca

17 June 2024 | By Emily Budgen

Leading technology provider Front End has introduced an innovative and historic air taxi trial in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

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GACA President leads Saudi aviation delegation on international tour, enabling investment in Saudi Aviation Strategy

19 February 2024 | By International Airport Review

The visit will serve as a platform to discuss areas of collaboration on air connectivity and economic growth.

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GACA welcomes over 80 new global routes

26 August 2022 | By International Airport Review

The General Authority of Civil Aviation has welcomed the achievement of over 80 new global routes in 2022.

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King Khalid Airport achieves ‘Most Improved Airport’ at Skytrax Awards

24 June 2022 | By International Airport Review

King Khalid International Airport has been awarded the accolade of 'Most Improved Airport' at the Skytrax 2022 World Airport Awards, for its efforts towards improving the passenger experience.

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Airways New Zealand launches ATC training in Kuwait

4 January 2019 | By International Airport Review

Airways New Zealand has partnered with the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) to establish an air traffic control training academy for training of Kuwaiti students.

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Middle East Safety Summit addresses industry challenges

8 October 2018 | By International Airport Review

The fourth Middle East Safety Summit, organised by the General Civil Aviation Authority in cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), discussed aviation safety in the Middle East and challenges posed to the industry.

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Making sound standards for ground operations

11 September 2017 | By George Saounatsos

With millions of aircraft movements taking place every year, ground handling is a highly demanding, complex and multidisciplinary operational environment where people from different backgrounds are called upon to seamlessly coordinate the delivery of their final product. George Saounatsos, ICAO Consultant to General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), highlights the…

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General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)

Front End spearheads the historic air taxi trial in Mecca

GACA President leads Saudi aviation delegation on international tour, enabling investment in Saudi Aviation Strategy

GACA welcomes over 80 new global routes

King Khalid Airport achieves ‘Most Improved Airport’ at Skytrax Awards

Airways New Zealand launches ATC training in Kuwait

Middle East Safety Summit addresses industry challenges

Making sound standards for ground operations