Operator Questions: Saudi Arabia
How many business aviation operators are there in Saudi Arabia?
According to open data, there are 7 operators based in 6 cities: Dammam (King Fahd International), Jeddah (King Abdulaziz International); Riyadh (King Khaled International), Hanak (Red Sea International), Dubai (Al Maktoum International); Jeddah (King Abdulaziz International); Riyadh (King Khaled International), Jeddah (King Abdulaziz International), Gassim (Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz); Hail; Jeddah (King Abdulaziz International); Madinah (Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz); Nejran; Riyadh (King Khaled International); Sharma (Neom Bay). The list is verified against open sources and updated as changes occur.
What types of aircraft do operators in Saudi Arabia have?
Local companies' fleets include the Airbus Helicopters H145T2, Beechcraft 350C, Beechcraft 350iER, Boeing 737-800, Bombardier Challenger 3500, and Leonardo AW139. We select the appropriate aircraft for the task from this fleet and from aircraft in neighboring countries.
Why look at the operator's AOC?
An air operator certificate (AOC) is issued by the aviation authorities of the country of registration and defines flight regulations, crew requirements, and dispute resolution procedures. Flights are always operated by the operator, not the broker, so their approvals are verified before a booking is confirmed.
