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Jetex Earns First Saudi Ground-handling Approval
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The company will support service at Red Sea International Airport
Word Count: 220
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has awarded global aviation services provider Jetex a ground-handling license at Red Sea International Airport (OERS), the FBO chain's first location in the kingdom. Located in Hanak in the northwestern part of the kingdom, OERS—which began operations in 2023—serves the Red Sea Destination, a rapidly expanding coastal tourism area.
“The issuance of this license reflects the continued growth of general aviation at [OERS] and its expanding role in supporting premium tourism at The Red Sea Destination,” said GACA executive v-p Awad AlSulami. “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.”
Announced late last week at Supply Chain & Logistics 2025 Conference in Riyadh, the authorization reflects GACA’s role in enabling qualified international operators while ensuring high levels of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
“Receiving approval from GACA to operate at Red Sea International Airport is a significant milestone for Jetex in Saudi Arabia,” said company founder and CEO Adel Mardini. “This license allows us to support the Red Sea destination with our private aviation services, and we are proud to collaborate with GACA and [OERS] in advancing Vision 2030.”