General Authority of Civil Aviation Saudi Arabia

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.