Saudi Arabia opens skies to VistaJet as first foreign private jet for domestic flights

Gulnar Mahmudova
Author

Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said on Wednesday it has granted permission to VistaJet to conduct domestic flights, making it the first international private jet operator in the Kingdom, Report informs via Al Arabiya.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said on X that it issued VistaJet a Foreign Operator (On-Demand) Authorization, allowing the company to carry passengers within the Kingdom. The decision marks the first time a foreign charter operator has been granted such rights.

GACA said the move is part of wider efforts to expand air travel services in Saudi Arabia and to support the objectives of Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s reform plan aimed at diversifying the economy and boosting sectors such as tourism and aviation.

Other News

Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed 04 May, 2026 / 23:16
UAE's Fujairah says fire breaks out at petroleum complex after Iranian drone attack 04 May, 2026 / 23:00
3 killed, 25 injured in China fireworks factory explosion 04 May, 2026 / 22:37
Meloni calls for stronger European security amid possible US troop cuts 04 May, 2026 / 22:03
Costa: EU deepens cooperation with Armenia, to continue supporting Ukraine 04 May, 2026 / 19:59
Ukrainian drones destroy two 50,000 m³ oil tanks at Russian pumping station 04 May, 2026 / 19:27
Croatian police find bodies of four migrants near Slovene border, aid 15 others 04 May, 2026 / 17:41
UAE accuses Iran of attacking empty ADNOC oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz 04 May, 2026 / 16:54
Von der Leyen, Macron, Meloni and Starmer outline Europe's strategic priorities in Yerevan 04 May, 2026 / 16:32
Zelenskyy and Fico agree on mutual visits 04 May, 2026 / 15:12
Four killed in Russian strike on Ukraine's Merefa, officials say 04 May, 2026 / 13:50
Meloni calls for comprehensive approach to Europe's interconnected crises 04 May, 2026 / 13:38
Zelenskyy hopes for lasting peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan 04 May, 2026 / 12:34
Kallas: US troop withdrawal discussions require strengthening NATO's European pillar 04 May, 2026 / 11:55
Von der Leyen: EU should strengthen security in three key sectors 04 May, 2026 / 11:47
Masato Kanda: Asia-Pacific region should strengthen its shared resilience 04 May, 2026 / 10:39
Macron: France will not take part in any use of force to reopen Strait of Hormuz 04 May, 2026 / 10:14
Uzbekistan proposes project for greening of Central Asia 04 May, 2026 / 10:10
Uzbekistan offers ADB to launch program to apply AI in developing countries 04 May, 2026 / 10:06
Mirziyoyev talks on plans to list shares of Uzbekistan's investment fund abroad 04 May, 2026 / 09:49