The Symposium will see GACA showcasing the Kingdom’s Saudi Aviation Strategy and the latest achievements in the sector, next to exploring collaborative opportunities with global aviation leaders. GACA’s presence underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing the aviation sector and embracing innovative technologies, in addition to the development of solid regulatory reforms that enable the progress of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
GACA will also highlight major developments in safe and innovative transportation to achieve a more sustainable future, in line with the Kingdom’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2060.
At the event, GACA will present key programs and initiatives, including its AAM Roadmap, which has accelerated the adoption of AAM technologies in the Kingdom. The Roadmap has also contributed to the development of a new generation of airports, such as the Red Sea International Airport and the NEOM Bay Airport. Both projects are designed to meet future mobility needs, along with vertical airports and infrastructure for vertical take-off and landing aircraft, which will be part and parcel of the future of transportation.
ICAO’s first AAM Symposium will serve as a unique platform to showcase GACA’s strategic regulatory leadership in the sector, following the issuance of the first global air taxi license as demonstrated through a successful trial during the Hajj pilgrimage earlier in June. This milestone builds on last year’s successful medical UAS trials and VTOL innovations in NEOM, paving the way for unique investment opportunities across the aviation spectrum.
GACA’s participation at the event also stresses its global collaboration efforts with ICAO and other regulatory bodies, such as the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to ensure global synergy and world-leading AAM regulations.
