This is first major venture for Jetex in Saudi Arabia

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, is celebrating an aviation landmark after the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that Jetex has been awarded a license to provide ground handling and private aviation services at Red Sea International Airport (RSI).

The license represents a key milestone in the development of general and business aviation services across Saudi Arabia, supporting Vision 2030 and the aviation program under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.

The approval enables Jetex to deliver its full suite of private aviation services at RSI, enhancing service standards, operational efficiency, and the overall experience for premium and business aviation travelers.

“The issuance of this licence for Jetex is a pivotal milestone for Red Sea International Airport and a cornerstone of our ambition to pioneer a new standard for general aviation in Saudi Arabia. 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.” Ahmad Darwish, Group Chief Administrative Officer of Red Sea Global

Awad Alsulami, Executive Vice President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), added: “The issuance of this license reflects the continued growth of general aviation at Red Sea International Airport and its expanding role in supporting premium tourism at The Red Sea destination. 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.”

Adel Mardini, Founder & CEO of Jetex, said: “Receiving approval from GACA to operate at Red Sea International Airport is a significant milestone for Jetex in Saudi Arabia. This license allows us to support The Red Sea destination with our private aviation services, and we are proud to collaborate with GACA and Red Sea International Airport in advancing Vision 2030.”

RSI is operated by daa International (daai) and has been receiving domestic flights since September 2023 and international flights since April 2024. Regular scheduled services now connect RSI with Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, Doha and Milan.