Where general aviation culture rises in the Kingdom

Twenty years ago, the Saudi Aviation Club launched the Arabian Winds expedition from Thumamah, flying three gliders across Saudi Arabia for daily 600–800 km legs and documenting the Kingdom from the sky, led by Saudi princes with a British pilot.

During the Saudi Aviation Club Board meeting, HRH Prince Sultan bin Salman reviewed KPIs and next-phase growth plans, aiming to boost general aviation, deliver high-impact events, create jobs, and explore a commercial entity to ensure long-term sustainability in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

The Saudi Aviation Club announces the opening of registration for the Instrument Rating (IR) Theoretical Course. Registration period: 11 Jun 2026 to 4 Jul 2026 (extended).

Registration is now open for the Ground School course leading to the Private Pilot Licence. The registration period runs from April 7–18, 2026, with the course kicking off on April 19, 2026. The course is delivered online with limited seats available. 2,950 riyals for members (VA

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 30 November 2025: The General Aviation Airshow 2025 “Sand & Fun” concluded its activities with spectacular success at Al Thumamah airport in Riyadh, held under the gracious patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – November 29, 2025: The Saudi Aviation Club today announced the achievement of a groundbreaking global feat during the General Aviation Airshow 2025 “Sand & Fun”. The club, in association with international experts Aeropact and Flash Art, has successfully br