GACA paves the way for new era of Saudi aviation
February 20, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has unveiled a fresh brand identity and launched a digital platform to streamline access to aviation regulatory and licensing services.
The platform, called Ajwaa, offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including applications for pilot, cabin crew and crew member licenses as well as a range of flight permits. GACA president, HE Abdulaziz bin abdullah Al-Duailej, said Ajwaa is a significant step in GACA’s ongoing digital transformation. The platform simplifies licensing processes, aligning with GACA’s mission to provide regulatory services that prioritise competition, safety, security and sustainability in civil aviation.
Additionally, GACA has introduced a revamped website, incorporating dedicated sections on passenger rights and economic regulations for passengers across the commercial and general aviation sector.
GACA rebrand
The rebranding reflects GACA’s evolving role, with the new spherical logo reflecting GACA’s global reach, while the palm and crossed swords represent its role as a Saudi government authority. The new identity builds on the remarkable progress achieved in the Kingdom’s aviation sector since the launch of Saudi’s Aviation Strategy in 2020.
Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector is undergoing a major transformation in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The country’s aviation goals aim to drive economic and social ambitions through enhanced global connectivity. By 2030, Saudi Arabia plans to triple passenger numbers to 330 million, expand connectivity to over 250 destinations and increase air freight capacity to 4.5 million tonnes annually. A new national airline, Riyadh Air, is due to launch operations this year while a mega-air transport hub in Riyadh, which will be known as King Salman International Airport, is also in the pipeline. Other airport infrastructure projects include Neom, Red Sea International, King Abdulaziz and Abha.
New era for Saudi aviation
The launch of GACA’s digital platform and rebranding marks the beginning of what H.E. Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, calls a “golden decade of Saudi aviation.”
With new airports, airlines and destinations, Saudi Arabia is experiencing unparalleled growth for the Kingdom. GACA’s regulatory framework is positioning the country to “lead globally through aviation, placing greater responsibility upon airports and airlines to deliver outstanding customer service,” said Al-Jasser.
Last year, passenger traffic in Saudi increased by 15% on 2023 figures to 128 million, with flight numbers rising by 11% to 902,000. Connectivity also grew by 16% with 172 destinations currently served globally on a weekly basis.
