Following its spin-off from parent company Saudi Aramco last year, Mukamalah Aviation, based in Dammam, is poised for significant growth. Although still wholly owned by Saudi Aramco, Mukamalah has gained managerial independence which has enabled it to broaden its customer base and service offerings.
According to company sources speaking to Al-Eqtisadiah, a leading Saudi business newspaper, Mukamalah has already begun serving a variety of Saudi Aramco’s subsidiaries. These include Aramco Gulf Operations, the Saudi Aramco Jubail Refinery Company (SASREF), the Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF), energy trader Aramco Trading, King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, Aramco’s venture capital fund Wa’ed Ventures, and the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra).
Looking ahead, Mukamalah is set to expand its service offerings. The company plans to venture into aircraft maintenance services, fleet management, and the provision of tailor-made VIP private charters. This expansion will utilize its extensive fleet, which includes 50 aircraft comprising seven B737-800s, one B767-200ER, one DHC-6-300, two Gulfstream Aerospace G650s, two Hawker 900XPs, three King Air 350s, and various helicopters.
Mukamalah’s operational scope also extends to medical evacuations, geological surveying, and search and rescue missions. The aviation firm operates flights to eight Saudi Aramco-owned airports including Ras Tanura and Haradh, and serves nine major Saudi airports such as Dammam, Riyadh, and Jeddah International, in addition to over 300 helipads both onshore and offshore.
This strategic expansion marks a new chapter for Mukamalah Aviation as it leverages its independence to offer diversified aviation services, thereby enhancing its competitive position in the regional aviation market.
