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Private aviation company, VistaJet, given approval for domestic flights within Saudi Arabia

Regulations are put into effect post the easing of limitations for instant airplane charter services

Private jet operator VistaJet given approval for domestic flights within Saudi Arabia
Private jet operator VistaJet given approval for domestic flights within Saudi Arabia

Private aviation company, VistaJet, given approval for domestic flights within Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its general aviation market by authorizing VistaJet, a leading global business aviation company, to operate domestic flights within the Kingdom. This move is an important milestone in the broader government-backed roadmap tied to tourism and investment goals under Vision 2030.

The authorization of VistaJet is not limited to luxury flyers, but is expected to benefit the broader private aviation market. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) handed down the authorization, marking a pivotal moment for the sector in Saudi Arabia.

VistaJet, as the first international operator, holds a unique position in one of the region's most competitive aviation markets. The authorization is an important step for the broader general aviation roadmap in Saudi Arabia, aiming to stimulate economic growth and attract investment.

The move is expected to increase competition and improve service quality for travelers. Saudi Arabia aims to stimulate private aviation and attract investment, with the expectation of supporting high-value tourism. The authorization of foreign operators, such as VistaJet, is an important step for the broader general aviation roadmap in Saudi Arabia.

It is worth noting that the second international operator to conduct domestic flights in Saudi Arabia after VistaJet is not explicitly named in the provided search results. Only VistaJet is mentioned as the first foreign operator authorized following the removal of cabotage restrictions for charter operations in 2025.

The authorization of VistaJet is a milestone in enhancing the general aviation market in Saudi Arabia. It is expected to foster greater competition, stimulate sector growth, and raise the quality of services for private aviation customers in the Kingdom and across the region.

The authorization for VistaJet came into effect on May 1, 2025. This development underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to modernizing its aviation sector and positioning itself as a hub for global business aviation. As VistaJet begins its operations, it is anticipated that the private aviation market in Saudi Arabia will experience significant growth and improvement in service quality.

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