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Alpha Star secures AOG support from AMAC for expanding fleet
The Dubai Airshow 2025 signing supports Alpha Star’s goal to expand from private jets into the business aviation sector.
Executives from AMAC Aerospace and Alpha Star Aviation Services celebrate the signing of their AOG support agreement at Dubai Airshow 2025.

Alpha Star Aviation Services has signed an AOG services agreement with AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG to support its current fleet of private jets and to prepare for its future expansion into business jets.

The signing ceremony took place at the Alpha Star chalet during the Dubai Airshow 2025, with executives from both companies present. The agreement was signed by Alpha Star’s CEO Abdulnasser Alkheraif and AMAC Aerospace’s CMO Waleed Muhiddin.

“It is the proudest moment for Alpha Star to collaborate with AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG, a trusted business partner playing a pivotal role in propelling the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Vision 2030,” says Abdulnasser Alkheraif, CEO of Alpha Star. “This business collaboration will enable us to perfect our maintenance planning with peace of mind to carry out our operations to sustain our customers' satisfaction and trust.”

Waleed Muhiddin, CMO of AMAC Aerospace, adds: “This agreement reflects the energetic contribution and continuous commitment of AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market. AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG is expanding its partners, growing its client base through its continuous commitment to quality, and its unrivalled customisation matches clients demand in private aviation sector.”

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