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Business aviation in Saudi Arabia

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is in Middle East.
General Authority of Civil Aviation - www.gaca.gov.sa

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Universal kickstarts ops in Dammam with King Fahd FBO

Major milestones include the extensive build-out and operational fit-out of the facility, its formal inauguration in February 2026, the recruitment and training of a dedicated local team, and new ground support equipment.

September 6, 2026   Full report

THC’s order covers 11 additional AW139s under Leonardo’s 130-aircraft framework agreement.

THC’s AW139 fleet is set to grow by 11 helicopters

Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2028 under a framework agreement that allows for the acquisition of up to 130 aircraft.

August 12, 2026   Full report

Vertical‘s Valo on show at the Farnborough International Airshow.

Vertical advances Saudi AAM certification and regulation

Collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s GACA will support the validation of Vertical’s Valo aircraft type certification, build local regulatory capabilities and broaden exposure to technical expertise.

August 3, 2026   Full report

THC has already deployed the H145 for EMS work and the Dakar Rally.

THC orders another eight Airbus H145s

The order forms part of a wider framework covering up to 120 helicopters agreed between the two companies in 2024.

July 26, 2026   Full report

Bombardier order launches The Helicopter Company into fixed wing ops

The Saudi helicopter operator has signed a letter of intent for 12 Bombardier business jets, with options for a further 48 aircraft, as it expands into charter and aircraft management.

July 24, 2026   Full report

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