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His Excellency the Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries, Eng. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, and His Excellency the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Mr. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today at GACA's headquarters in Riyadh to foster mutual cooperation to enable advanced air mobility in the Kingdom.

The MoU aims to support the advanced air mobility project and build industrial capabilities for developing its systems, positioning Saudi Arabia as a leader in aviation innovation.

The agreement outlines several key areas of cooperation, including:

- Exchange of scientific and practical expertise between the two authorities.

- Development of industrial capabilities for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and air traffic systems for unmanned aircraft.

- Establishing working groups to coordinate relevant activities and initiatives.

- Workshops, training programs, and knowledge-sharing to enhance expertise.

- Collaboration on maintenance and repair service projects to support the aviation sector.

This MoU aligns with the General Authority for Military Industries' role in regulating, localizing, and advancing the military industries sector, including military air transportation. It reflects the authority’s commitment to forming strategic partnerships with government entities to foster cooperation and knowledge exchange, contributing to the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

The MoU also advances the General Authority of Civil Aviation’s strategic goals, which focus on building partnerships to promote safe, sustainable, and efficient transportation under a regulatory framework aligned with international best practices. GACA aims to collaborate with local and global manufacturers to establish robust regulations that ensure the secure and effective operation of VTOL aircraft and advanced air mobility applications.