Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has launched eight initiatives targeting various sectors in the field of civil aviation and logistical services.
The initiatives are part of the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program, one of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 programs aimed at transforming the country into a leading industrial power and an international logistics platform, GACA said in a statement.
The initiatives are as follows:
• Establishment and expansion of airports to meet the expectations of air traffic growth.
• Achieve the highest standards of aviation safety with full compliance with international safety standards.
• Increase the efficiency and capacity of air cargo services in the kingdom by developing freight cities in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. Improve ground handling services and apply best practices in regard to flights schedule, ticket prices and customer experience.
• Develop navigational systems and procedures to improve the efficiency of airspace use.
• Apply best practices for flight scheduling, domestic air ticket prices and for the supported air routes for the Public Service Obligation (PSO).
• Boost employment of locals in the aviation section
• Implement the best international technology and innovation to improve sector performance and customer experience. This initiative aims to establish a dedicated unit for managing innovation within GACA. Furthermore, develop technical and information systems and communication networks in the air transport sector.
• Improve overall customer experience at the Kingdom’s airports. - TradeArabia News Service
Saudi GACA launches initiatives to develop aviation sector
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