In brief
Governs civil aviation in the Kingdom: airspace sovereignty, aircraft registration, airports, air transport and carrier liability, search and rescue, and violations.
Summary of the law
Key points
- The owner of a leased aircraft remains jointly liable with the lessee in the cases set by Article 69.
- Passengers' rights on delay, cancellation and lost baggage are detailed in regulations the civil aviation authority issues under the law.
An advisory summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm. It is not an official text and does not replace the law, its implementing regulations, or advice from a specialised lawyer. The official published text and its amendments prevail.
What it covers
- Aircraft registration
- Air transport and carrier liability
- Aircraft leasing
- Violations
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/44 · 18/7/1426H
Full record of amendments and regulations at the official source
Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
The full official text is in Arabic and is reproduced on the Arabic version of this page, as published by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers. Read the full Arabic text
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