The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation, GACA, has ordered the termination of permits formerly granted to Iranian Mahan Airlines Company.

In a statement to Saudi Press Agency, SPA, the GACA also banned the Iranian company's flights to land at the Kingdom's airports or fly over its airspace.

Within follow-up of the performance of foreign air carriers operating in the Kingdom, the GACA monitored a number of violations committed by the Iranian Mahan Company against the national regulations and relevant laws breaching the safety of international aircraft operators in the Kingdom, the statement explained.

Source:WAM