Riyadh, June (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 06 يونيو 2026ء) Environmental sustainability, a key pillar of the Kingdom’s civil aviation ecosystem strategy, underpins GACA's efforts to develop and implement sustainable measures that reduce the sector’s environmental impact while promoting a balance between the rapid growth of air transport and the preservation of the environment and natural resources.
In 2025, several notable achievements were recorded in this field, most prominently strengthening compliance with international environmental protection standards in the civil aviation sector through the integration of environmental compliance indicators into the national safety program, alongside the adoption of modern regulatory frameworks, such as the Advanced Air Mobility Roadmap. Strategic initiatives were also implemented to improve airspace and resource utilization efficiency and support the sector’s sustainability.
GACA also continued implementing the Civil Aviation Environmental Sustainability Plan and the national emissions reduction plan, alongside compliance with the requirements under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), one of the leading global initiatives of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to reduce carbon emissions resulting from international air transport.
GACA’s institutional performance indicators for 2025 showed a 100% compliance rate with the CORSIA timeline, reflecting the efficiency of the regulatory and oversight measures in place and the Kingdom’s commitment to fulfilling its international responsibilities in addressing climate change and reducing aviation-related emissions.
Performance indicators for 2025 also reflected tangible progress across several areas that contributed to reducing carbon dioxide emissions through the modernization of national carriers’ fleets, improved operational efficiency, and higher passenger load factors.
