Saudi Motorsport Company Announces Strategic Aviation Partnership with The Helicopter Company
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 4 February 2026 – The Helicopter Company (THC), a PIF Company and Saudi Arabia’s premier commercial helicopter operator, and Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC), the Kingdom’s national motorsport event promoter and delivery entity operating under the Saudi Arabian Motorsport Federation and the Ministry of Sports, announced the signing of a three-year strategic partnership, appointing THC as SMC’s Strategic Aviation Partner.
The partnership formalizes a long-standing collaboration between THC and SMC and represents a key milestone in strengthening aviation support for Saudi Arabia’s leading motorsport events. Through the agreement, THC will provide integrated aviation services to support major national and international competitions, reinforcing operational reliability, safety standards, and event delivery excellence.
Captain Arnaud Martinez, CEO of THC, said: “This partnership holds particular significance for THC; SMC has been a key trusted partner since the early days of our operations, and the formalization of this long-standing relationship marks a proud milestone for our organization. It reflects years of close collaboration between THC and SMC, underpinned by shared standards, mutual trust, and an uncompromising commitment to safety and operational excellence, as we continue to support the Kingdom’s most prominent global events in alignment with Vision 2030.”
Eng. Mansour Al-Muqbel, CEO of Saudi Motorsport Company, commented: “This strategic partnership with The Helicopter Company reflects SMC’s commitment to building long-term, high-performance partnerships that enhance our operational capabilities and governance frameworks. As Saudi Arabia continues to host world-class motorsport events, reliability, safety, and operational excellence remain top priorities. This partnership reinforces SMC’s ambitious development approach and our commitment to delivering globally benchmarked events aligned with Vision 2030.”
Through this partnership, THC will continue to play an important role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s growing motorsport ecosystem, contributing advanced aviation capabilities, strong governance, and operational expertise in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives.
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About The Helicopter Company:
THC was established as part of Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF)’s strategy to activate new sectors in Saudi Arabia that support the realization of Vision 2030 by creating an entire new ecosystem for general aviation services and introducing safe and efficient transport services across the kingdom. THC is Kingdom’s premier commercial helicopter operator and has been operating since mid-2019. THC has 60+ aircraft that serve diverse segments, including Emergency Medical Services (EMS), aerial work, private charters and tourism in the Kingdom.
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