The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has granted authorisation to VistaJet, making it the first international private jet operator permitted to conduct domestic flights within the Kingdom.
Following the removal of cabotage restrictions for on-demand charter operations, which came into effect on May 1, 2025. VistaJet will operate in the Kingdom, in a strategic step that reflects the Kingdom's vision to attract investments and enhance its position in the global aviation industry, which contributes to the development of the sector and raises its competitiveness at the regional and international levels.
“Authorising VistaJet as the first international private jet operator for domestic operations in the Kingdom is a milestone in enhancing the general aviation market in Saudi Arabia,” said GACA EVP for economic policies & logistics services Awad Alsulami. “This step will foster greater competition, stimulate sector growth, and raise the quality of services for private aviation customers in the Kingdom across the region.”
The authority said this move marks an important step in the Vision 2030 ambitions.