General Authority of Civil Aviation
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The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) (Arabic: الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني) is the regulator of Saudi Arabia's civil aviation sector. It was established in 1934 as the Civil Aviation Administration (Arabic: إدارة الطيران المدني) to oversee the air traffic control of Saudi Arabia.
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الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني | |
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Formed | 1934 |
Jurisdiction | Government of Saudi Arabia |
Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 21°31′30″N 39°13′6″E |
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Parent department | Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services |
Website | http://www.gaca.gov.sa |
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It is responsible for regulation of air transport services and the implementation of civil air regulations, air safety and airworthiness standards. It also co-ordinates all regulatory functions with International Civil Aviation Organization. The GACA headquarters is in Riyadh.[1]