Charter & Fractional
Saudi Annual Permits Offered for Private Aircraft Owners
Some fear new approach could mask gray charter activity

Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced a new directive approving annual permits for private aircraft owners. The permits apply to domestic or international aircraft used for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided they meet the approved requirements. They are expected to reduce bureaucracy.

Before the measure was introduced, private operators were obliged to obtain individual permits for each flight. GACA said the initiative would complement existing individual flight permits, allowing private aircraft owners to travel to, from, and within the country more easily without needing a separate permit for each flight.