Aviation expansion in Saudi Arabia

bod · Post by **bod** » 24 Aug 2006, 16:29

Saudi Arabia recently closed its application process to issue operator licenses to two new airlines.

Does anyone have any information on who has applied for the licenses.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Post by **ElcoB** » 24 Aug 2006, 16:59

Competition for Saudi airline licences heats up
[Monday, August 21, 2006 12:00:00 am]
Six companies are vying for two licences to start commercial air services in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf News reported. The contenders include Al Washkan, operating as Sama airlines, National Air Services, and Al Tayar Travel Group, operating as Al Tayar Airlines. They are joined by Petrogal Co. under the name Al Watan Airlines, Al Mamlaka Holding, operating as Burj Airlines, and Saudi Ekhwan Brothers Commercial Co. The government, which recently liberalised the aviation sector, plans to select two winners by the end of the year.

STRAREGIY

bod · Post by **bod** » 28 Aug 2006, 11:29

Thanks for the info ElcoB.

I'll be watching the site from now on.