Saudi Arabian Airlines to enforce upgraded civil aviation system on crew

JEDDAH – The Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has completed all the arrangements to enforce the modernized civil aviation system that governs the functioning of its flight crew, according to an official source at the airline. The source said in a press statement on Tuesday that Saudia will implement the new system well before its due date, setting an exemplary example for other aviation companies. The Saudi national flag carrier issued the statement in the backdrop of the rumors being circulated recently that the European Union may slap a ban on flights of all airline companies that were granted license by the American Federal Aviation Administration, including Saudia, from entering its air space unless they implement the new aviation system governing the work hours of the flight crew. “Saudia would strictly enforce all the flight safety criteria and regulations drafted by the concerned local and international bodies,” the source added. The source said Saudia strictly follows the international aviation rules and regulations, drafted by the concerned international and national bodies and organizations, to regulate the air traffic around the world. “These systems are subject to changes and updating every now and then, keeping pace with the latest developments in the aviation industry across the world. While introducing or updating any rules and regulations by the concerned international civil aviation organizations, they usually issue circulars to the national aviation bodies to strictly enforce them within the stipulated period of time,” the source noted.