Alliance Aviation Unveils AlUla’s First Purpose-Built General Aviation Hub

Alliance Aviation has opened its new hangar and fixed base operation (FBO) facility at AlUla International Airport, Saudi Arabia’s first purpose-built general aviation hangar.

The company will manage and operate the facility, providing ground handling, hangarage, and aircraft management services to private and business aircraft operators.

The new hangar spans 2,850 m2 and can accommodate up to two Gulfstream G650s and one Challenger 650, or two large-cabin aircraft and two light jets, offering secure, climate-controlled hangarage and dedicated crew facilities.

Brendan McQuaid, Founder of Alliance Aviation, says, “We are proud to partner with the Royal Commission for AlUla in creating a facility that reflects the region’s heritage, hospitality, and the Kingdom’s vision for world-class infrastructure. AlUla is not just a destination, it’s becoming an aviation hub that bridges culture, commerce, and connectivity.”

The partnership supports the Kingdom’s goal of positioning AlUla as a model for sustainable tourism, investment, and innovation, aiming to attract two million annual visitors and contribute $40 billion to Saudi Arabia’s GDP by 2035.

The new facility also follows upgrades at AlUla International Airport, including expanded taxiways and apron areas, a new executive terminal, and the introduction of virtual air traffic control systems.