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The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), represented by the Committee for Reviewing Violations of the Civil Aviation Law, has released its 2025 report, which documents the issuance of 609 violations. These included financial penalties exceeding SAR 13.8 million imposed on entities and individuals who breached the Civil Aviation Law, its executive regulations, and GACA’s official directives.

The report shows that 404 violations were recorded against air carriers for failing to comply with GACA’s instructions, with fines totaling more than SAR 6.7 million. An additional 7 violations were issued for non‑compliance with executive regulations and directives, amounting to SAR 525,000 in fines.

The Committee also issued 136 violations against air carriers for failing to adhere to the Passenger Rights Protection Regulation, with total fines exceeding SAR 5 million. Furthermore, 16 violations were issued against licensed companies for non‑compliance with GACA’s regulations, instructions, and requirements, with fines totaling more than SAR 1.1 million. The report also recorded 3 violations against companies that operated unmanned aircraft (drones) without obtaining the required authorization from GACA, with total fines of SAR 30,000.

The report further revealed 43 violations issued against individuals, including 4 violations for operating drones without prior authorization, with fines totaling SAR 9,500. Another 37 violations were issued against passengers for committing prohibited behavior onboard aircraft, with total fines amounting to SAR 26,900. In addition, one violation was issued against an individual for breaching the Aviation Safety Executive Regulation, resulting in a fine of SAR 300,000, and another violation was issued against an individual who submitted false information when applying to renew a pilot license, with a fine of SAR 10,000.

GACA emphasized that these measures reflect its commitment to transparency and clarity, and reaffirm its ongoing regulatory and supervisory role in the aviation sector, as well as its efforts to enhance passenger experience and improve the quality of air transport services in the Kingdom.