Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, signed a $568 million agreement with Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier to purchase 12 business jets, with options for an additional 48 aircraft, marking its entry into the business aviation market.
As per a recent press release, the firm order covers five Challenger 3500, five Global 5500, and two Global 8000 aircraft, based on 2026 list prices. It formalizes a letter of intent announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2026.
The transaction represents Saudi Arabia’s largest business aviation fleet order to date and will establish the foundation of THC’s business jet operations, enabling it to serve growing demand for premium travel within the Kingdom and across the region.
On this occasion, Arnaud Martinez, Chief Executive Officer, THC said: “This transaction marks THC’s entry into business aviation and the next step in building an integrated aviation operator for the Kingdom.”
Meanwhile, Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier said: “The Helicopter Company's decision to move forward with these fleet purchase agreements is a meaningful vote of confidence in what our teams deliver every day.”
With this partnership, Bombardier is also committed to a long-term strategic investment, including establishing a local presence in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Kingdom’s aviation sector development under Vision 2030.
