Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened its first office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the capital city, Riyadh.

Justin Bowman, Air Charter Service's chief executive, said of the new operation: "We have been targeting the expansion of our Middle Eastern operations for some time now, and Riyadh was the natural choice for this move. Following the country's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)'s recent decision to open the Kingdom's private aviation sector to global charter companies, now is the perfect time."

"Riyadh is the political, financial, and commercial centre of Saudi Arabia and, outside of the UAE, we have more customers in Riyadh than anywhere else in the Middle East."

Elie Hanna, CEO of ACS Middle East, noted the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's rapidly growing film, entertainment, and sports markets, further enriching the longer-standing industries in the country.

"We possess a wealth of relevant experience in these sectors and arrange hundreds of charters for VIPs and governments around the world. Along with supporting these sectors, our cargo teams are well-versed in assisting with the logistical challenges of construction projects, as well as other complex freight operations."

"And our specialist aviation teams are able to assist airlines in the Kingdon with logistical support and airline leasing," Hanna added.

Air Charter Service’s physical entry into Saudi Arabia comes at a time with demand for private aviation services is increasing. Private jet flights alone increased by 24% in the Kingdom in 2024, with the industry forecast to reach US$2 billion by 2030.