Saudi Arabia’s new state-owned airline, Riyadh Air, has received approval for commercial operations. The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority (GACA) announced that the airline has been issued the Air Operator Certificate (AOC). With this approval, Riyadh Air is officially authorized to operate passenger and cargo flights and implement its ambitious plans to expand air traffic in the Kingdom.
The granting of the AOC is a significant step for Riyadh Air, whose establishment was announced…