Hyderabad, April 7 -- Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) officially granted an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) to Riyadh Air, authorising the airline to start commercial flight operations.

The issuance of the AOC confirms Riyadh Air's full compliance with Saudi Arabia's aviation regulations, international standards, and flight safety requirements under the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation.

This milestone follows GACA's comprehensive audit of the airline's technical and aircraft systems, operational readiness, equipment, and the qualifications of both flight and ground personnel.

Riyadh Air plans to operate flights to over 100 international destinations by 2030. The airline has placed orders for...