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Electronic Service Level Agreement

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is committed to the continuous enhancement of the quality of its electronic services, in line with the directives of the wise leadership aimed at increasing beneficiary satisfaction. This is achieved through the provision of comprehensive and easily accessible e-services via the Authority’s electronic portal and smart devices, with the highest standards of efficiency and speed.

Please note that the specified service delivery time does not include the period required to complete any missing information or documents by the beneficiary, nor does it include the time required for processing by third-party entities (e.g., other government bodies), if the nature of the service necessitates their involvement.

Beneficiaries are required to review and comply with the specific requirements of each service as detailed in the Electronic Services Manual. GACA continuously updates and adds new services to the available list.

For more information about all electronic services, please visit Electronic Services Link.

1. Assistance and Support

The GACA website offers comprehensive content to support and assist the largest possible number of visitors. This includes:

2. Privacy and Confidentiality

GACA places the utmost importance on the privacy and confidentiality of beneficiary information. Adherence to the privacy policy is a fundamental condition for using the electronic portal.

To view the full Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Page

3. Communication and Participation Channels

Beneficiaries may contact GACA and submit inquiries or complaints through the following:

Digital Services

# Service Execution Time Availability Service Link
1Approval to Establish a Helipad40 working days24/7Service Link
2Approval to Establish a Water Airport40 working days24/7Service Link
3License to Establish a New Airport30 working days24/7Service Link
4Airport Licensing Certificate120 working days24/7Service Link
5Helipad Licensing Certificate120 working days24/7Service Link
6Water Airport License Certificate120 working days24/7Service Link
7Airport Authorization Certificate120 working days24/7Service Link
8Helipad Authorization Certificate120 working days24/7Service Link
9Water Airport License120 working days24/7Service Link
10Approval to Provide Consulting Services for New Airport Establishment30 working days24/7Service Link
11Acceptance of Water Airport Operation Manual30 working days24/7Service Link
12Request Permission for Temporary Helipad Use20 working days24/7Service Link
13Approval of Manuals and Programs30 working days24/7Service Link
14Approval of New Development Projects or Changes in Authorized Water Airports90 working days24/7Service Link
15Approval to Provide Consulting Services for New Helipad Establishment30 working days24/7Service Link
16Approval or Acceptance of Manuals or Programs (Airports)30 working days24/7Service Link
17Approval of Key Administrative Position10 working days24/7Service Link
18Approval of Key Administrative Position10 working days24/7Service Link
19Acceptance of Management Staff (Water Airports)10 working days24/7Service Link
20Acceptance of New Development Projects or Changes for Authorized Helipad Airport90 working days24/7Service Link
21Evaluation of Airspace and Aviation Obstacles45 working days24/7Service Link
22Evaluation of Airspace Obstacles45 working days24/7Service Link
23Evaluation of Aviation and Space Obstacles45 working days24/7Service Link
24Aircraft Registration1–3 working days24/7Service Link
25Request for Aircraft Registration Mark Reservation1 working day24/7Service Link
26Request for Design Change Approval – Minor10 business days24/7Service Link
27Request for Repair Design Approval140 business days24/7Service Link
28Request for Supplemental Type Certificate140 business days24/7Service Link
29Request for Supplemental Type Certificate – Letter of Intent10 business days24/7Service Link
30Request for Type Acceptance Certificate10 business days24/7Service Link
31Allocation of 24-bit Address for Saudi Aircraft with Mode S Transponder1 business day24/7Service Link
32License Certificate for GACA-Registered Aircraft – Part 911 business day24/7Service Link
33License Certificate for Foreign-Registered Aircraft – Part 911 business day24/7Service Link
34Change of Aircraft Registration Mark1–3 working days24/7Service Link
35Change of Aircraft Ownership1–3 working days24/7Service Link
36Conformity Check for Adding Aircraft to Operational Specs – General Aviation5 days (incl. docs review)24/7Service Link
37Conformity Check for Adding Aircraft to Operational Specs – Air Carrier5 days (incl. docs review)24/7Service Link
38Aircraft Deregistration1–3 working days24/7Service Link
39Approval for Major Design Change10 business days24/7Service Link
40Validation of Major Design Change (to STC)10 business days24/7Service Link
41Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR-M)10 business days24/7Service Link
42Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR-T)15 business days24/7Service Link
43Designated Engineering Representative (DER)10 business days24/7Service Link
44Designation of Pilot Examiner – Initial10 business days24/7Service Link
45Foreign Air Operator Certificate – GACAR 129 (Amendment)5 business days24/7Service Link
46Foreign Air Operator Certificate – GACAR 129 (Initial)3 business weeks24/7Service Link
47Foreign Air Operator Certificate – GACAR 129 (Renewal)5 business days24/7Service Link
48Risk Report NotificationElectronically confirmed24/7Service Link
49Issuance of Special Airworthiness Certificate (Initial)12 business days24/7Service Link
50Issuance of Special Airworthiness Certificate (Renewal)10 business days24/7Service Link
51Issuance of Certificate of Airworthiness (Initial)10 business days24/7Service Link
52Issuance of Certificate of Airworthiness for Aircraft Export10 business days24/7Service Link
53Issuance of Radio License for Aircraft3 business days24/7Service Link
54LSA – Initial Special Airworthiness Certificate for Light-Sport Aircraft12 business days24/7Service Link
55LSA – Renewal of Special Airworthiness Certificate for Light-Sport Aircraft12 business days24/7Service Link
56LSA – Initial Special Airworthiness Certificate for Light-Sport Aircraft12 business days24/7Service Link
57LSA – Renewal of Special Airworthiness Certificate for Light-Sport Aircraft12 business days24/7Service Link
58LSA – Light-Sport Aircraft Registration Certificate1–3 working days24/7Service Link
59Maintenance Program Escalation2 business days24/7Service Link
60Review or Acceptance of Operations Manual Programs10 business days24/7Service Link
61Obstacle Evaluation45 working days24/7Service Link
62Repair Design Approval – Letter of Intent10 business days24/7Service Link
63Acceptance of Safety Management System Manual (Initial/Modifications)60 days24/7Service Link
64Approval of Spare Parts Manufacturer in Saudi Arabia120 business days24/7Service Link
65Service Difficulty Reporting System – Air Carrier2 days24/7Service Link
66Service Difficulty Reporting System – General Aviation2 days24/7Service Link

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