GACA, Airbus Sign MoU to Advance Environmental Sustainability in Aviation

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and Airbus signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on environmental sustainability during the 2025 Paris Air Show.
As a strategic step toward balancing economic growth with environmental preservation, the MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in sustainability by leveraging innovative technologies to reduce the aviation sector’s environmental impact, in alignment with the objectives of the Civil Aviation Environmental Sustainability Program (CAESP).
The agreement outlines key areas of collaboration, including the exchange of expertise in the use of low-carbon and sustainable aviation fuels, as well as initiatives to develop specialized human capacity in the field.
GACA Executive Vice President for Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability Captain Sulaiman Almuhaimedi underscored that the MoU signing with Airbus marks a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s commitment to building a more sustainable and resilient aviation sector.
“This memorandum is designed to address sustainability challenges, promote knowledge transfer, and empower the next generation of Saudi talent to lead the sector’s environmental transformation in the years ahead,” he stated.
Airbus President in Africa and the Middle East Gabriel Semelas emphasized that the partnership represents a significant step toward building a more sustainable future for the aviation sector, aiming to accelerate efforts to reduce carbon emissions both regionally and globally.