SATS and Avilog partner for aviation and logistics business in Saudi Arabia

Avilog acquired a 49% stake in SATS Saudi Arabia Company.

SATS Ltd. and Avilog Logistics Services Company signed a formal partnership to expand influence in the aviation and logistics industries in Saudi Arabia.

Avilog, a joint venture between Albawardi Group and Al Muhaidib Group, has acquired a 49% stake in SATS Saudi Arabia Company (SATS SA). 

SATS SA has established an important network of cargo handling operations across the Kingdom’s three key aviation hubs, Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh, and is the second largest provider of air cargo handling services in Saudi Arabia. Across these three locations, SATS SA serves more than 30 airlines and is now positioned for accelerated growth.

The partnership will drive the expansion of SATS SA’s infrastructure, including the development of a new state-of-the-art cargo facility in Jeddah with an annual capacity of 300,000 tonnes, scheduled for completion by Q1 2027. It will also broaden its reach into multi-modal logistics across the Kingdom.