Alliance Opens FBO at Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Airport

Alliance Aviation has opened its hangar and FBO facility at AlUla International Airport (OEAO) in Saudi Arabia. The company announced the new venture today during the 9th Future Investment Initiative event in Riyadh. The hangar provides 30,677 sq ft of space, which is sufficient to simultaneously accommodate two Gulfstream G650s and either a Bombardier Challenger 650 or two light jets.

Alliance Aviation developed the new premises through a partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla, which is in western Saudi Arabia, about 200 miles north of Madinah. The company provides business aircraft operators with access to a VIP lounge and full ground-handling services, with direct ramp access for passengers and crew. Onsite amenities include a crew rest and operations area with high-speed connectivity and 24/7 security and access control.

“This launch is a milestone for Alliance and for Saudi Arabia’s private aviation future,” said Brendan McQuaid, the company’s founder. “We are proud to partner with the Royal Commission for AlUla in creating a facility that reflects the region’s heritage, hospitality, and the kingdom’s vision for world-class infrastructure.”

In May, Saudi Arabia’s government lifted cabotage restrictions, clearing the way for foreign charter operators to offer domestic flights. In August, Vista became the first operator approved to access the market.