Capt. Khalid H. Alnatour is the CEO of Aloula Aviation, previously Capt. Alnatour was the Manager of Aramco’s Aviation Department and has served Saudi Aramco for thirty-four years and has extensive experience in Joint Venture relation management. Capt. Alnatour’s current responsibilities include managing Worldwide flight operations and overseeing maintenance of the company’s aircraft fleet. In addition, Capt. Alnatour is a Board Member and the local point of contact for Aramco Associated Company; a US based Aramco affiliated-company.
Capt. Alnatour joined the company in 1989 after graduating from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Aeronautical Engineering. He thereafter obtained his pilot license in 1991 and moved to a permanent position within the Aviation Department. His proactiveness, dedication, and commitment to maintaining the highest standards lead him to progress and become Chief Pilot in 2007.
In January 2014, Capt. Alnatour was appointed to serve as the Assistant to Executive Head of Industrial Services Planning & Performance Management Divisions. Capt. Alnatour was later appointed as the Director of Medical Joint Venture Department in 2016 and; also held the position of Vice President of Saudi Aramco Development Company (SADCO) for medical ventures. In June 2016 he successfully completed the Stanford University Executive Program at Stanford University, California, USA.
In September 2019, after serving in several Managerial roles, Capt. Alnatour’s career completed a full circle and progressed into the Management role in Aramco’s Aviation Department where he led the project of expanding the scope of the Aviation Department and; launching Aloula Aviation; a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco.
SPEAKER SESSION
10 December 2024 | 13:00 - 13:35 | Regional dynamics: The rise of Saudi Arabia - Exploring the boom and opportunities
What's driving the boom in Saudi business aviation? How does Saudi Arabia see the future of general aviation? What role is the regulator playing in infrastructure development? What exciting possibilities are unfolding in the sector, including EVTOL and air mobility? How are regulations evolving to facilitate business operations? We'll discuss potential hurdles like maintenance concerns and service quality, along with strategies to overcome them.