The Helicopter Company (THC), fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed a deal with Altanfeethi, the leading executive terminals operator, to explore Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and passenger transportation solutions.
UAM offers safe and secure air transportation of passengers in an urban environment and integrates into a multimodal transportation system, TradeArabia News Service reported.
Vision 2030 ambitions to enhance economic prosperity and develop Urban Air Mobility solutions in the Kingdom, as well as the growing number of passengers, has increased the demand for streamlined and well-organised transport services. This makes the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between THC and Altanfeethi pertinent now and in the future.
Captain Arnaud Martinez, THC Chief Executive Officer, said: “Altanfeethi is well-known and respected in the industry for providing best-in-class services to the most discerning travellers. Together, we will make visiting Saudi Arabia even more enjoyable for the visitors, building on the kingdom’s reputation for embodying the legendary warmth and spirit of Arabian hospitality.”
Gelban bin Mohammed AlGelban, Altanfeethi Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We take pride in partnering with THC to enhance the customer experience through offering transportation services to and from Altanfeethi airport terminals.”
“These terminals serve as guests’ first introduction to our country's hospitality culture across all airports in the kingdom. Altanfeethi's collaborations and initiatives play a vital role in achieving the goals of the local civil aviation strategy,” he added.
The Helicopter Company (THC) is a unique and exciting new endeavor conceived by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), offering a wide range of commercial helicopter services to enhance the aviation environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
ALTANFEETHI office was founded in 1979 for official ceremonies and the reception of the Kingdom’s delegations. Thereafter, in March 2021, ALTANFEETHI Company was established in accordance with the decision of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, where its purpose is to manage and operate 27 terminals across all Kingdom’s airports.
With the new brand identity, ALTANFEETHI transformed to be the first choice for VIP travelers & attraction destination around the Kingdom’s airports
