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Saudi Arabia Clears VistaJet for Domestic Charter Flights

Dubai-based group claims it is the first foreign operator cleared to operate between Saudi cities

VistaJet in Saudi Arabia — VistaJet has been approved to start operating charter flights between cities in Saudi Arabia.

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

August 20, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has approved VistaJet to offer charter flights within the country under its private flight membership programs. The group announced the approval on Wednesday and claimed that it is the first foreign operator to get the go-ahead for commercial flights in what has long been a highly restricted domestic market.

Dubai-based VistaJet, which offers a variety of charter and membership programs, said it plans to offer its ultra-long-range Bombardier Global 7500 for flights in Saudi Arabia, as well as for intercontinental trips. Its floating fleet currently consists of more than 270 aircraft composed of Challenger 350s and 850s, as well as Global 7500s.

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