King Abdulaziz Int'l Airport Sets New Daily Passenger Record with 161,189 Travelers

King Abdulaziz International Airport sets new daily passenger record with 161,189 travelers. (SPA)
King Abdulaziz International Airport sets new daily passenger record with 161,189 travelers. (SPA)
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King Abdulaziz Int'l Airport Sets New Daily Passenger Record with 161,189 Travelers

King Abdulaziz International Airport sets new daily passenger record with 161,189 travelers. (SPA)
King Abdulaziz International Airport sets new daily passenger record with 161,189 travelers. (SPA)

The Jeddah Airports Company has announced a new milestone for King Abdulaziz International Airport, with a record-breaking 161,189 passengers on a single day, achieved on November 6, 2024.
The total includes 79,994 arrivals and 81,195 departures, across 817 flights (an average of 34 per hour). In addition, 132,189 bags were processed that same day.
Jeddah Airports Company CEO Eng. Mazen Johar expressed gratitude to all stakeholders, including government, security, and operational partners, for their collaboration in achieving this significant milestone.
He emphasized the airport's commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, to accommodate growing passenger numbers, in line with the strategy of the company and with the National Aviation Strategy.



GACA to Showcase Saudi Aviation Achievements at Bahrain International Airshow

GACA to Showcase Saudi Aviation Achievements at Bahrain International Airshow
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GACA to Showcase Saudi Aviation Achievements at Bahrain International Airshow

GACA to Showcase Saudi Aviation Achievements at Bahrain International Airshow

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) will take part in the seventh edition of the Bahrain International Airshow, which will be held from November 13 to 15 at Sakhir Airbase.

The event will showcase the achievements of the Saudi aviation sector, highlight significant investment opportunities available, reinforce the Kingdom's leadership in the global aviation arena, and explore avenues for collaboration to develop a more prosperous aviation sector.
GACA Spokesperson Ibtisam Al-Shehri said that at the airshow, the authority will present its initiatives to develop regulations that promote growth and innovation in the Kingdom's aviation sector, and highlight the achievements of the National Aviation Strategy, which aims to secure $100 billion in investments, boost passenger traffic to 330 million and link the Kingdom to 250 international destinations by 2030.
She added that GACA will also introduce the Civil Aviation Environmental Sustainability Program, and emphasize its expertise in enhancing passenger experience and streamlining operational procedures, all in accordance with the latest international standards.
The Bahrain International Airshow will feature 11 sponsoring companies, 223 civil and military delegations from 56 countries, and more than 135 local, regional, and global companies.