Regulations and Government
Blueprint Foresees Dramatic Expansion of Saudi Bizav Sector
Sector to contribute $2 billion to GDP by 2030
Jet Aviation's Jeddah FBO is the oldest of its four FBOs in Saudi Arabia. (Photo: Jet Aviation)
Jet Aviation's Jeddah FBO is the oldest of its four FBOs in Saudi Arabia. (Photo: Jet Aviation)

Sweeping new proposals for Saudi general aviation herald official government sanction that would increase airports, aircraft operators, and MROs for the sector, which includes business aviation. The roadmap—"Saudi Arabia: A New Global Hub for General Aviation"—anticipates tourism growing 2.5 times by 2030 and an overall SAR$365 billion ($97 billion) to be spent on tourism and aviation.

Six dedicated general aviation airports are on the drawing board: Neom, Amaala, Jeddah, Makkah, Dammam, and Riyadh. Ultra-long-range business jets will drive reach and flexibility in private and corporate air travel.

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