RIYADH: Inspection and control teams at the General Civil Aviation Authority (GACA) on Sunday began carrying out supervisory rounds to ensure the implementation of preventive measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
The teams will monitor national air carriers and airport workers to ensure adherence to the measures.
GACA will also continue with its plan to follow up on airports to guarantee the implementation of the precautionary measures outlined in the aviation operating manual.
The authority aims to enhance workers’ abilities to detect and handle suspected cases of the virus.
The inspections come in conjunction with the instructions of GACA President Abdul Hadi bin Ahmed Al-Mansoori, who stated that all civil aviation employees and airport workers must adhere to the Tawakkalna application and follow the measures established by the authorities to prevent the spread of the virus.
GACA is keen to develop and improve the aviation industry and provide the best services to beneficiaries of the Kingdom’s airports in accordance with the highest international standards. It aims to improve services and facilitate travel procedures while also ensuring that all safety precautions are taken to protect public health in light of the pandemic.
