Article 178 of the Saudi Civil Aviation Law
المادة 178 من نظام الطيران المدني · الباب الرابع عشر: أحكام ختامية
On taking effect, the Law repeals three earlier laws issued in 1372 AH: the law on landing and transit of foreign military, government and diplomatic aircraft, the law on establishing airports, and the air navigation law.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يلغي هذا النظام فور نفاذه نظام هبوط وعبور الطائرات العسكرية والحكومية الأجنبية والطائرات الدبلوماسية في إقليم المملكة العربية السعودية وإعفائها من الرسوم الصادر بالمرسوم الملكي رقم (7 / 7 / 15 هـ/2559) وتاريخ 1 / 4 / 1372 هـ ونظام إنشاء المطارات داخل المملكة العربية السعودية الصادر بالمرسوم الملكي ذي الرقم (7 / 7 / 1 هـ/3456) في شهر رمضان لعام 1372هـ، ونظام الملاحة الجوية الصادر بالمرسوم الملكي ذي الرقم (17 / 2 / 22 هـ/3481) وتاريخ 24 / 9 / 1372 هـ.
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 178 explained in plain English
This article identifies the earlier laws that the Civil Aviation Law replaces.
The repealed laws:
- The law on landing and transit of foreign military and government aircraft and diplomatic aircraft in the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and exempting them from fees, issued by Royal Decree No. (7/7/15 AH/2559) dated 1/4/1372 AH.
- The law on establishing airports within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, issued by Royal Decree No. (7/7/1 AH/3456) in the month of Ramadan of 1372 AH.
- The air navigation law, issued by Royal Decree No. (17/2/22 AH/3481) dated 24/9/1372 AH.
Timing of the repeal: "On taking effect," that is, from the date the Civil Aviation Law begins to apply, not from its issuance.
Practical effect: These three laws may not be relied on after the Civil Aviation Law takes effect. They are mostly needed by researchers or when considering old events that predate the Law's taking effect.
Relation to neighboring articles: This article follows Article 177, which extends the Law's provisions to other aerial vehicles, and precedes Article 179, under which the Board of Directors issues the implementing regulations and decisions needed. Anyone dealing with an event that an old law may govern may consult a lawyer specializing in civil aviation law.
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 178 of the Saudi Civil Aviation Law
Which laws did the Civil Aviation Law repeal?
The law on landing and transit of foreign military and government aircraft and diplomatic aircraft, the law on establishing airports in the Kingdom, and the air navigation law, all issued in 1372 AH.
When were these laws repealed?
On the Civil Aviation Law taking effect.
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