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The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), represented by the committee responsible for reviewing violations of the Civil Aviation Law, has released its report for the third quarter of 2025. The report highlights the issuance of 246 violations, resulting in financial penalties exceeding SAR 4.8 million imposed on entities and individuals who breached the Civil Aviation Law, its executive regulations, and GACA’s official directives.

The report revealed that 237 of the violations were issued against air carriers for failing to ensure passengers had the required documents and for violating GACA’s instructions. These fines amounted to over SAR 4.5 million. Additionally, 4 violations were issued to licensed companies and carriers for non-compliance with executive regulations, totaling SAR 260,000 in fines.

Furthermore, the committee issued 3 violations against air carriers for failing to submit required data in accordance with GACA’s directives, with total fines reaching SAR 75,000.

The report also noted a violation issued to an individual for operating a drone without obtaining prior authorization from GACA, resulting in a fine of SAR 1,000. Another violation was recorded for submitting false information during a flight license renewal application, with a fine of SAR 10,000.

GACA emphasized that these actions reflect its commitment to transparency, regulatory oversight, and continuous improvement of the air transport sector. The authority remains dedicated to enhancing passenger experience and elevating the quality of air services across the Kingdom.