Air Charter Service opens Riyadh office as private jet flights in Saudi Arabia jump 24% in 2024

Air Charter Service has opened its first office in Riyadh, its inaugural presence in Saudi Arabia. The launch comes as GACA data shows private jet flights in the kingdom rose 24% in 2024, underscoring rapidly growing demand for business and charter aviation services.

Discovered 2025-09-11T03:08:48.299631-07:00 | 2025-09-11T03:08:48.299631-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • GACA data shows private jet flights rose 24% in 2024 — a concrete metric signalling stronger demand for business and on‑demand charter services; Air Charter Service’s Riyadh launch is a direct commercial response.

  • The entry follows regulatory openings for foreign private operators, such as VistaJet being authorised to operate domestic charters within the kingdom, which expand market access for international brokers and operators.

  • The move aligns with broader aviation momentum in Saudi Arabia, including the kingdom’s record H1 2025 passenger growth and recent freight hub developments like FedEx’s Riyadh licence and hub launch, all of which increase demand for charter, handling and support services.

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