Gama Aviation was pleased to partner with Corporate Jet Investor as Event Partner for its inaugural Saudi Arabia conference, held in Riyadh on 10–11 December 2025. The event brought together senior policymakers, operators, investors and aviation leaders for two days of high-level discussion focused on the future of business aviation across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.

Recognised globally for convening decision-makers who influence investment, infrastructure development and long-term strategy, Corporate Jet Investor events are held in high regard across the industry. The Saudi Arabia edition reflected both the scale of ambition within the Kingdom and the growing importance of the region within the global business aviation ecosystem. Gama Aviation’s involvement as Event Partner reflected a considered commitment to supporting high-quality industry dialogue, bringing senior leadership perspectives to a forum that attracts influential decision-makers from across the Middle East.

Leadership perspectives across two days

Gama Aviation contributed to the conference agenda across both days, offering insight into the strategic and operational factors shaping modern business aviation platforms.

On day one, Marwan Khalek, Group CEO of Gama Aviation, spoke on Building a diversified business aviation company. His session explored the balance between aircraft management, MRO and FBO services, the considerations involved in selecting the right ground infrastructure, and the global opportunities influencing the next phase of business aviation growth.

Reflecting on the event, Marwan commented:

“CJI Saudi Arabia was extremely well attended and brought together a highly engaged audience. The discussions were open, relevant and reflective of the strategic decisions being taken across the region. It was a valuable opportunity to exchange perspectives with peers from across the industry.”

On day two, Tom Murphy, Managing Director of FBO Services, joined an expert panel titled Investing on the ground. The discussion focused on what operators require from ground infrastructure today, how design expectations are evolving, how demand for new facilities can be forecast, and which airports and FBOs across the region are emerging as locations to watch.

Tom added:

“The quality of conversation throughout the event was very strong. The panel discussion allowed for practical, experience-led insight into infrastructure planning and operator requirements, and it was encouraging to see such constructive engagement from across the industry.”

Representation across the business

Gama Aviation was represented throughout the two-day event by senior leaders from across its business aviation divisions, reflecting the breadth of expertise within the organisation.

Attending on behalf of Gama Aviation were:

• Marwan Khalek, Group CEO

• Tom Murphy, Managing Director, FBO Services

• Paul Kinch, Managing Director MRO

• Dan Dowling, Head of Maintenance Middle East

• Engin Basyurt, Head of Business Development

• Bonny D’Souza, Aircraft Management & Charter

• Gary Trudgett, Head of Marketing – Business Aviation

The team engaged with industry peers, partners and policymakers across a wide range of discussions, reinforcing the value of collaboration and informed dialogue as the regional market continues to evolve.

Event Partner presence

As Event Partner, Gama Aviation maintained a visible presence throughout the venue. Sponsorship elements included seat covers in the main auditorium, an exhibition display, and event branding across key areas. In addition, every delegate received a seat-drop gift in the form of a branded power bank and multi-charging cable, which proved popular with attendees and provided a practical takeaway from the event.

Looking ahead

The inaugural Corporate Jet Investor Saudi Arabia conference demonstrated the momentum and maturity of business aviation across the region. For Gama Aviation, partnering with the event provided an opportunity to support meaningful industry dialogue, contribute leadership insight and engage with peers shaping the future of the sector.

As business aviation across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East continues to develop, Gama Aviation looks forward to continuing the conversations established in Riyadh and remaining actively engaged in industry forums that promote informed, forward-looking discussion.