Saudi Arabia to Showcase Aviation Sector at Paris Air Show

A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser, will participate in the Paris Air Show to discuss cooperation on enhancing air connectivity, promoting economic growth, and exploring business opportunities. The delegation aims to strengthen relations with global aviation companies, develop new routes, and highlight investment opportunities in the Saudi aviation sector. This participation underscores the importance of Saudi Arabia's civil aviation sector in driving the national economy and demonstrates the country's ambitions to become a regional and global aviation hub.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will participate in the Paris Air Show with a high-level delegation led by Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser.
  • The delegation will comprise of President of GACA Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, several CEOs, and aviation and airport experts, as well as representatives from aviation-related service sectors.
  • Participation aims to discuss ways of cooperation on enhancing air connectivity, promoting economic growth, and exploring promising opportunities to achieve the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
  • GACA's participation aims to strengthen relations with global aviation companies, develop new routes, and highlight investment opportunities in the Saudi aviation sector.
  • The French government, represented by major global aviation and aerospace companies, will also participate in the event.
  • Participation underscores the vital role of Saudi Arabia's civil aviation sector as a key driver of the national economy.
  • Cooperation with leading global manufacturers and institutions in the field is expected to contribute to strengthening the Kingdom's position as a regional and global aviation hub.

Statistics:

  • The Paris Air Show will be held from June 16 to June 22, 2025.
  • The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's participation in the Paris Air Show aims to showcase the country's position as a regional and global aviation hub.
  • GACA is participating in the Paris Air Show to develop new routes and highlight investment opportunities in the Saudi aviation sector within the framework of the National Aviation Strategy.
  • The National Aviation Strategy aims to achieve the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 by 2030.
  • The Kingdom's Vision 2030 is an ambitious plan to diversify the economy and promote economic growth.

Sources:

  • Saudi Press Agency, "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), will participate in the Paris Air Show.", (2025)