Advancing the Kingdoms Aerospace Future

Enabling Sovereign Capability Through Innovation and Partnership

FALCO’s Aerospace division supports the Kingdom’s vision to become a regional hub for aerospace innovation, manufacturing, and maintenance excellence. Working in alignment with Vision 2030 and the National Industrial Strategy, we connect strategic investment, technology transfer, and capability development to build a fully integrated Saudi aerospace ecosystem.

From aircraft component production to MRO facilities and advanced systems integration, FALCO plays a pivotal role in accelerating Saudi Arabia’s journey toward industrial independence in aerospace and defence.

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Plan. Execute. Optimise. Our Methodology Identify We begin by analysing the Saudi aerospace landscape, assessing industrial readiness, and identifying key strategic entry points for development, investment, and localisation. Integrate FALCO brings together local manufacturers, government entities, and international partners to establish collaborative frameworks. These alliances accelerate capability transfer and ensure cohesive industrial progress across the supply chain. Elevate Leveraging innovation and continuous improvement, we elevate Saudi aerospace capability to achieve international standards in performance, safety, and sustainability. This effort establishes the Kingdom as a trusted global partner in aerospace excellence.

Building an Integrated Aerospace Ecosystem

Our Aerospace Focus

Industrial Capability Development

FALCO supports the establishment of local aerospace manufacturing and maintenance capacity, covering components, systems, and assembly lines. We identify opportunities for localisation, develop supply chain frameworks, and ensure technical readiness to meet international aerospace standards.

OEM and Partner Integration

We facilitate structured partnerships between Saudi industry and leading global OEMs. These collaborations are designed around knowledge transfer, joint ventures, and local production that advances Saudi technical capability while maintaining commercial competitiveness and compliance.

Technology and Innovation Enablement

FALCO accelerates the adoption of advanced technologies within the Saudi aerospace sector. We promote innovation in automation, materials engineering, AI-driven maintenance, and digital manufacturing, helping position the Kingdom at the forefront of global aerospace progress.

Workforce and Skills Development

A strong aerospace sector depends on skilled talent. FALCO collaborates with academic and training institutions to design specialist programmes in engineering, avionics, and manufacturing. Our goal is to build a sustainable, Saudi-led workforce equipped to drive long-term growth.

What We Deliver

Building the Framework for Aerospace Capability

FALCO’s Aerospace deliverables focus on developing a self-sustaining aviation and defence ecosystem within the Kingdom. We provide localisation frameworks, OEM partnership models, MRO integration plans, and innovation programmes that accelerate the transfer of technology and expertise. Each deliverable supports the creation of advanced manufacturing capacity, skilled Saudi talent, and strategic alliances that position the Kingdom as a recognised regional leader in aerospace excellence.

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Charles Grime

Co-Founder

Charles Grime is a multi‑jurisdictional private practice lawyer and senior executive with over 20 years’ experience establishing and operating investment funds and family‑office investee companies across the UK, Middle East, Africa and India. He has deep expertise in private wealth, debt and equity capital raising, private equity investment, and offshore and fiduciary services.

Charles founded, financed and scaled several African businesses in renewable energy and manufacturing, and served as CEO of a major African fund, during which he achieved UK FCA authorisation. He brings extensive experience managing culturally diverse organisations and workforces in developing economies.

Skilled in governmental negotiation, strategy and commercial structuring, Charles specialises in start‑up development, ESG and sustainable development, renewable energy, venture capital, primary industry and manufacturing, infrastructure and investment fund formation. He previously served as General Counsel to a Middle Eastern royal family.

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Gordon Fraser

Co-Founder

Gordon Fraser is a seasoned industrial executive and investor with over two decades of leadership experience in aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing. He is the founder of Falco Strategic Advisors, an investment and advisory platform focused on building sovereign manufacturing capability across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the UK, and transatlantic markets.

Previously, Gordon served as CEO and Chairman of Mettis Aerospace, a Tier-1 supplier to global OEMs including Boeing, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce. Under his leadership, Mettis delivered transformational growth, major programme wins, and a successful exit to private equity at a significant valuation.

His career has spanned strategic restructuring, cross-border investment, and technology-led industrial transformation, with a track record of executing complex deals and unlocking value in highly regulated environments. Gordon has also worked closely with government bodies, sovereign funds, and defence ministries to deliver compliant, strategically aligned outcomes in sensitive sectors.

Following a successful corporate career, Gordon now leads Falco’s vision to create a state-of-the-art Gigafactory in KSA and consolidate OEM-qualified manufacturing assets under a unified, offset-compliant platform — fully aligned with Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s national industrial strategy.

He is also an active mentor to senior executives, a fitness enthusiast, and an advocate of leadership through resilience and clarity

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