Aircraft
Saudi Arabia Rationalizes Bizjet Fleet
The largest business aviation market in the Middle East is facing new challenges.

Saudi Arabia is the biggest market for business aviation activity in the Gulf Cooperation Council, accounting for some 148 units, or 45 percent of the 330 aircraft based in the region, including 17 ACJs, 33 BBJs, and 31 Gulfstreams, according to data provided to AIN by JetNet Evolution. This is despite the fact that a November 2017 anti-corruption drive, which was also seen as a bid by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to consolidate power, chilled business jet activity there over the past 12 months.