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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the 31st World Route Development Forum, the global event that defines the future of air connectivity

Saudi Arabia’s fast-expanding aviation sector saw record passenger numbers in the first half of 2025, the country’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said.

A consortium led by Air Arabia, Nesma Group and KUN Holding has won a bid to establish an LCC based in the Saudi Arabian city of Dammam.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Riyadh Air has been granted an AOC by Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation, authorizing the start of commercial flight operations.

Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator GACA has unveiled new digital customer platforms to improve customer involvement in the country’s aviation sector.

Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority is updating its regulatory framework to mirror EASA and ICAO standards as part of the kingdom's vast Vision 2030 project

Saudi Arabia’s ACP is seeking to attract a further 10 new airlines to the country over the next 12 months, targeting carriers from the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Saudia Group has firmed an order for 50 Lilium Jets and taken options for 50 more.

Justin O’Donnell, Riyadh Air technical director, speaks to Aviation Week about the startup airline’s MRO plans.

The Gulf region restores its standing as a global air connector.

An “EASA for the Middle East and North Africa” has been launched to monitor and improve safety oversight of civil aviation in the region.

Saudi Arabia has introduced and strengthened air passengers’ consumer rights, with regulations coming into force Nov. 20.

The launch follows the introduction of new routes to Barcelona and Zurich.