These statistics show a 9 percent increase in passenger traffic and a 5 percent increase in air traffic, emphasizing the development of the Global air network – which now connects to more than 170 destinations around the world.
This result emphasizes the growing contribution of the sector to vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS), which is the position of the promotion of Saudi Arabia and the renewal of the world.
Saudi Aviation Record
The record figures were revealed during a meeting of the Ride Days Committee (Sterco), chaired by Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President of GACA. Ahmed al-Hassan, Tourism and Logistics Assistant, also went to the region, which was organized by Saudia Cargo CEO Loay Mashabi.
Between January and September 2025, the Saudi airport handled 866,000 tons of air cargo, including 567,000 tons of origin and 299,000 tons of transit cargo.
Saudia Cargo continued to expand its international network in cooperation with Tam Group, WFS, Caiiniao, China Cargo Airlines, and FedEx, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a car cargo destination.
Saudi Arabia was re-elected to the Security Council
The election of the State of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) council for the term of 2026-2028, receiving 175 votes out of 184, another sign Minyestone.
The result highlights the confidence of the global aviation community in Saudi Arabia’s leadership, safety record, and active role in developing sustainable and secure air transportation.
Abdulaziz Al-Duailej said: “Saudi Aviation is bringing continuous passenger growth and expansion to support the kingdom’s vision 2030, providing unprecedented investment opportunities in the aviation sector around the world.
“The result of the ICAO Council Election Refetion Refection shows the constructive role of the world Saudi Arabia is playing in Aviation, strengthening aviation relations to bring greater global connectivity and economic prosperity.”
Private flights and airlines and places of study
The 18th Stearco also reviews developments in charter and private aviation, with vistajet becoming the first international private operator authorized to operate domestic flights within Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, the special economic zones (sezs) – developed to accelerate the wind – have continued to develop very quickly.
The Riyadh Integrated Logistics Zone (Silz) now hosts many of the most prominent employers in technology, retail, and logistics, including:
- an apple
- When are you?
- The lenovo
- Bahri
- Chalhoub group
- Sapphire
- herb
These plans reflect Saudi Arabia’s strategy to position itself as a global aviation and logistics powerhouse, which includes its strategic location and infrastructure investments to attract global operators and investors.
