Charter & Fractional
SPA Boosts Fleet To Capitalize on Saudi Bizav Reform
Saudia Private Aviation is set to take two BBJs in 2017.
While Saudia Private Aviation (SPA) has expanded its managed fleet to 35 aircraft, the company’s owned fleet remains at 10 aircraft, among them four Dassault Falcon 7Xs, one of which was on the MEBAA 2016 static display. (Photo: David McIntosh)
While Saudia Private Aviation (SPA) has expanded its managed fleet to 35 aircraft, the company’s owned fleet remains at 10 aircraft, among them four Dassault Falcon 7Xs, one of which was on the MEBAA 2016 static display. (Photo: David McIntosh)

Saudia Private Aviation (SPA), the private aircraft charter and management arm of flag carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAA), has increased its managed fleet to 35 aircraft, with two Boeing BBJs expected to join the fleet early next year. PrivatAir Saudi Arabia, the local subsidiary of aircraft charter and management group PrivatAir Switzerland, purchased a 30-percent stake in SPA last year, with a mandate to assist with fleet renewal.