Saudi Arabia is harnessing green growth within its aviation ecosystem through the successful implementation of the Saudi Aviation Strategy, which has yielded impressive results within just four years. GACA is seizing this opportunity to foster a more sustainable aviation sector.

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia occupies a strategically unique geographical position, where Europe, Africa, and Asia converge. Throughout history, Saudi Arabia has capitalized on its location along global trade routes, evolving from camel caravans to thriving maritime commerce. In the era of aviation, this strategic location will play a pivotal role in supporting the country's ongoing economic and social transformation.


Central to Saudi Vision 2030, the development of the Kingdom's aviation ecosystem serves as a catalyst for economic diversification, offering sustainable career opportunities for young Saudis, and enriching society as a whole. The Saudi Aviation Strategy (SAS), launched in 2020 with substantial investments totaling $100 billion from government and private sectors, aims to position Saudi Arabia as a global leader in aviation. By expanding connectivity across 29 airports to over 250 destinations, the strategy targets a tripling of annual passenger traffic to 330 million and a significant increase in air cargo volume to 4.5 million tonnes by 2030.

 

The strategy has already demonstrated success. In 2023, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) reported remarkable progress in air traffic performance, with a 16% increase in total flights and a 26% rise in passenger numbers compared to the previous year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The Kingdom expanded air connectivity to 148 destinations, with frequent flights to and from Saudi Arabia.

 

Within existing airport infrastructure, advancements in Air Traffic Management (ATM) are crucial for reducing CO2 emissions. Improvements in airspace design and the deployment of interoperable technologies have optimized operations, leading to potential immediate reductions of up to 11% on long-haul flights and up to 14.7% on short-haul flights in CO2 emissions. These efforts also target significant reductions in non-CO2 emissions, which constitute a substantial portion of aviation's environmental impact.

 

Flight Management Systems (FMS) play a pivotal role in these advancements, continuously monitoring and adjusting aircraft trajectories to optimize fuel consumption, enhance on-time performance, and improve passenger and crew comfort.

 

Saudi Arabia's commitment to leveraging its strategic position and investing in sustainable aviation technologies underscores its dedication to shaping a resilient and forward-looking aviation sector, essential for achieving its ambitious economic and societal goals.

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