Article 125 of the Saudi Civil Aviation Law
المادة 125 من نظام الطيران المدني · الباب التاسع: البحث والإنقاذ
The article allows the Authority to propose arrangements for coordination and cooperation with other States, particularly neighboring ones, on search and rescue, and requires what is reached to be submitted to the board of directors for approval.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يجوز للهيئة اقتراح الترتيبات اللازمة للتنسيق والتعاون مع الدول الأخرى، وبخاصة الدول المجاورة للمملكة فيما يتعلق بالبحث والإنقاذ ، ويجب أن ترفع هذه الترتيبات التي يتم التوصل إليها إلى مجلس الإدارة لاعتمادها.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 125 explained in plain English
Air accidents do not recognize borders; an aircraft may disappear near a neighboring State's border or over shared waters. This article therefore regulates international cooperation in search and rescue.
- Power to propose: The Authority may propose the arrangements needed for coordination and cooperation with other States on search and rescue.
- Priority: The article names the States neighboring the Kingdom in particular.
- Approval: The arrangements reached must be submitted to the board of directors for approval. The Authority proposes and negotiates, but approval is for the board.
The article does not specify the form or content of these arrangements; they might include exchanging information, sharing areas of responsibility or mutual assistance, depending on what is agreed.
This article follows Article 124, which requires the competent authorities to allow, immediately and temporarily, the entry of the persons, equipment and aircraft the Authority considers necessary for search and rescue operations; advance arrangements with neighboring States make this kind of participation easier. It is followed by Article 126, which prohibits removing parts of the accident aircraft or distorting its traces except for necessity or with the Authority's approval. This article is organizational and addresses official bodies mainly.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 125 of the Saudi Civil Aviation Law
Does Saudi Arabia cooperate with neighboring countries in air rescue?
The Authority may propose the arrangements needed for coordination and cooperation with other States, particularly neighboring ones, on search and rescue.
Who approves search and rescue cooperation arrangements?
The arrangements reached must be submitted to the board of directors for approval.
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