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. The Aviation Investigation Bureau of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (AIB) does not apportion blame, nor provide the means to determine liability in aviation incidents or accidents, in compliance to ICAO Convention, Chicago 1944; annex 13. In discharging its functions of improving aviation safety, the Aviation Investigation Bureau of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia "AIB" always ensures the following:- Conducts impartial investigations. Allots its resources in a manner where the greatest benefit to aviation safety improvements may materialize. Make safety recommendations based on systematic processes. Ensures safety recommendations are followed up. Utilizes expertise and information from its in-house capabilities, as well as, from safety experts from the aviation industry. Ensures that its capabilities are developed and shared to fulfill its mission.