RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has updated regulations governing the carriage and use of power banks aboard aircraft, as part of broader efforts to strengthen aviation safety and regulatory oversight in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has reported. GACA issued a circular to airlines operating at Saudi airports outlining updated restrictions adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization under amendments to its Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc 9284).

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has updated regulations governing the carriage and use of power banks aboard aircraft, as part of broader efforts…

Saudi Arabia's aviation authority introduced new flight regulations limiting portable chargers and banning power bank charging onboard aircraft.