Royal Decree-Law Updates Civil Aviation Rules

A decree-law has been issued in Bahrain aimed at modernizing and regulating the civil aviation sector through the establishment of an independent Civil Aviation Authority endowed with legal personality and financial and administrative independence. It is subject to the supervision of the Minister and is responsible for regulating and increasing oversight of civil aviation activities, national aircraft, air safety and security, airports, and air transport. Additionally, a Crime Investigation Office for Aviation Incidents has been established under the Council of Ministers, with broad powers to investigate air accidents, while ensuring the confidentiality of information and evidence. The amendments also include regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), prohibiting their operation in unauthorized areas, with penalties extending to life imprisonment or the death penalty for serious crimes, all aimed at ensuring the security and safety of the airspace.

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