Jetex receives license to provide private aviation services at Red Sea International Airport
- This is first major venture for Jetex in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, 17 December 2025 – 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.
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.
About Red Sea Global
Red Sea Global (RSG) is a vertically integrated real estate
developerwith a diverse portfolio across tourism, residential,
experiences,infrastructure, transport, healthcare, and services. This
includes theluxury regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea, which
beganwelcoming guests in 2023, and AMAALA, which remains on track to
welcomefirst guests in 2025.
A third destination, Thuwal Private Retreat openedin 2024. RSG has
also been entrusted with refurbishment works at Al WajhAirport, focused
on upgrading the existing terminal and infrastructure,and building a new
international terminal.
RSG is a PIF company and acornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s ambition to
diversify its economy. Acrossits growing portfolio of destinations,
subsidiaries, and businesses, RSGseeks to lead the world towards a more
sustainable future, showing howresponsible development can uplift
communities, drive economies, andenhance the environment.
www.redseaglobal.com
RSG is the visionary company behind some of the world’s most ambitious
development ventures, including luxury regenerative tourism destinations
such as The Red Sea and AMAALA.
Across its portfolio, RSG leverages the most innovative concepts,
strategies, and technologies to deliver projects that actively enhance
the wellbeing of customers, communities, and environments.
