Jeddah, Rabi'II 9, 1439, Dec 27, 2017, SPA -- The initial inauguration and trial operation of the New Jeddah International Airport will be, in May 2018, the President of Civil Aviation Authority Abdulhakim Mohammed Al-Tamimi said. On the sideline of a discussion panel on transportation role in regional development, he pointed out that the capacity of transport, in accordance with the estimates of the Kingdom Vision 2030, set at 30 million pilgrims and Umrah visitors. He pointed out also, the importance of new Al-Taif International Airport as a back up to New King Abdulaziz International Airport, to accommodate for air traffic through the year, in addition to the pilgrims and visitors, AND concluded by adding that Al-Taif airport will be run by the private sector. -- SPA 21:08 LOCAL TIME 18:08 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w575183