The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and Red Sea International Airport announced that Jetex has been awarded a license to provide ground handling and business aviation support services at RSI in Saudi Arabia. This approval allows Jetex to offer its comprehensive suite of private aviation services at RSI, improving service standards, operational efficiency, and the overall experience for premium travelers.
The license signifies the rapid growth of general aviation activity in Saudi Arabia, with recent regulatory approvals facilitating entry for multiple international private operators. GACA aims to foster high safety and quality standards while supporting the development of the aviation sector in alignment with Vision 2030.
Expanding Private Aviation Infrastructure
Awad Alsulami, GACA's Executive Vice President, stated that this license underscores the expanding role of Red Sea International Airport in supporting luxury tourism and private aviation infrastructure to meet rising demand.
“By enabling high-quality ground handling services at this airport, GACA is strengthening private aviation infrastructure to meet rising demand and to support Saudi Arabia’s emerging luxury destinations in line with Vision 2030,” said Mr. Alsulami.
Ahmad Darwish, Group Chief Administrative Officer of Red Sea Global, highlighted that this milestone positions RSI as a new benchmark for general aviation services in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing their partnership with Jetex to achieve high-quality, seamless private aviation operations.
“We are honoured to be Jetex’s first major venture in the Kingdom and look forward to translating that ambition into a new benchmark for premium, seamless and world-class private aviation services,”
Adel Mardini, Jetex Founder & CEO, emphasized that this license marks a significant step for Jetex in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Red Sea destination and supporting Vision 2030 through superior private aviation services.
This development reflects the increasing importance of private aviation in Saudi Arabia's broader tourism and economic diversification strategies, with RSI positioned to become a regional hub for luxury and business travel.
