Riyadh, Jumada II 26, 1437, Apr 4, 2016, SPA -- The 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. --SPA 20:10 LOCAL TIME 17:10 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w