Logo ofGeneral Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) launched a draft regulatory framework for service charges on the “Istitlaa” platform, inviting public consultation. 
GACA said the proposed framework aims to update the existing regulations in a way that enhances competitiveness and supports the authority’s financial sustainability.
The authority added that the framework is subject to future updates or additions, all of which will become integral parts of the regulation once approved.
The table below shows the service charges for economic licenses:
Type of License
Fee (SAR)
Duration
Issuance of an economic license for a national scheduled air carrier (incl. AOC)
700,000
5 years
Renewal of an economic license for a national scheduled air carrier (incl. AOC)
Free of charge
5 years
Issuance of an economic license for a national non-scheduled air carrier (incl. AOC)
500,000
5 years
Renewal of an economic license for a national non-scheduled air carrier (incl. AOC)
Free of charge
5 years
Issuance of an economic license for on-demand air carrier (incl. AOC)
300,000
5 years
Renewal of an economic license for on-demand air carrier (incl. AOC)
Free of charge
5 years
Issuance/Renewal of an economic license for a foreign air carrier
Free of charge
5 years
Issuance/Renewal of economic approval for foreign charter carriers for Hajj/Umrah
Free of charge
According to season
Issuance of economic license for aviation services representative
25,000
5 years
Renewal of economic license for aviation services representative
15,000
5 years
Issuance of limited capacity certificate
111,000
One-time
Issuance of economic license for ground handling provider at Category (A) airport
200,000
5 years
Renewal of economic license for ground handling provider at Category (A) airport
150,000
5 years
Issuance of economic license for ground handling provider at Category (B) airport
100,000
5 years
Renewal of economic license for ground handling provider at Category (B) airport
50,000
5 years
Issuance of economic license for ground handling provider at Category (C) airport
50,000
5 years
Renewal of economic license for ground handling provider at Category (C) airport
30,000
5 years
Issuance of economic license for air cargo services (excluding regulated agents)
Free of charge
Annually
Issuance of economic license for regulated air cargo agent
125,000
5 years
Renewal of economic license for regulated air cargo agent
65,000
5 years
Issuance/Renewal of economic license for flight procedure design service provider
30,000
5 years
Issuance/Renewal of economic license for flight inspection and assessment provider
10,000
5 years
Logo ofGeneral Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) launched a draft regulatory framework for service charges on the “Istitlaa” platform, inviting public consultation.
GACA said the proposed framework aims to update the existing regulations in a way that enhances competitiveness and supports the authority’s financial sustainability.
The authority added that the framework is subject to future updates or additions, all of which will become integral parts of the regulation once approved.
The table below shows the service charges for economic licenses:
Type of License
Fee (SAR)
Duration
Issuance of an economic license for a national scheduled air carrier (incl. AOC)
700,000
5 years
Renewal of an economic license for a national scheduled air carrier (incl. AOC)
Free of charge
5 years
Issuance of an economic license for a national non-scheduled air carrier (incl. AOC)
500,000
5 years
Renewal of an economic license for a national non-scheduled air carrier (incl. AOC)
Free of charge
5 years
Issuance of an economic license for on-demand air carrier (incl. AOC)
300,000
5 years
Renewal of an economic license for on-demand air carrier (incl. AOC)
Free of charge
5 years
Issuance/Renewal of an economic license for a foreign air carrier
Free of charge
5 years
Issuance/Renewal of economic approval for foreign charter carriers for Hajj/Umrah
Free of charge
According to season
Issuance of economic license for aviation services representative
25,000
5 years
Renewal of economic license for aviation services representative
15,000
5 years
Issuance of limited capacity certificate
111,000
One-time
Issuance of economic license for ground handling provider at Category (A) airport
200,000
5 years
Renewal of economic license for ground handling provider at Category (A) airport
150,000
5 years
Issuance of economic license for ground handling provider at Category (B) airport
100,000
5 years
Renewal of economic license for ground handling provider at Category (B) airport
50,000
5 years
Issuance of economic license for ground handling provider at Category (C) airport
50,000
5 years
Renewal of economic license for ground handling provider at Category (C) airport
30,000
5 years
Issuance of economic license for air cargo services (excluding regulated agents)
Free of charge
Annually
Issuance of economic license for regulated air cargo agent
125,000
5 years
Renewal of economic license for regulated air cargo agent
65,000
5 years
Issuance/Renewal of economic license for flight procedure design service provider
30,000
5 years
Issuance/Renewal of economic license for flight inspection and assessment provider
10,000
5 years
