The Aviation Investigation Bureau “AIB” of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an independent governmental entity under the direct supervision of Chairman for Board of Directors of General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).  

The idea was initially came as a result of Board of Directors’ Resolution No. 76-6 dated 05/11/1431H – 22/12/2009 and later was effective due to resolution number T-160 dated 29/05/1433H – 28/03/2012G.
The AIB is financially, administratively and operationally independent from the Regulator (GACA) and the industry as a whole.  

The AIB extensively cooperates with the Regulator and the industry on issues relating to aviation safety and promoting its awareness. 

It also cooperates with international agencies and other States’ investigation authorities under the agreements and memorandums of understandings to which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is signatory to, in the interest of improving aviation safety.