Riyadh Air

The carrier plans to take delivery of the aircraft later this year.

Start-up airline Riyadh Air has been given the go-ahead this week by the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority as it obtains its Air Operator’s Certificate.

Saudi Arabian start-up airline Riyadh Air announced a firm order for 60 new A321neo family aircraft from Airbus on Wednesday.

The airline made a big splash last year by ordering 39 brand-new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with 33 more options for the same model.

Delta and Saudia have signed a new codeshare agreement opening new destinations for both carriers, strengthening the U.S. airline’s Gulf presence.

Delta Air Lines and Saudi Arabian-based start-up carrier Riyadh Air have announced a broad new strategic partnership, the first of any U.S. carrier.

Aircraft orders from United, Riyadh Air, Saudia, Cathay Pacific, El Al, and several other airlines are expected in the coming months.

Saudi Arabia’s new Riyadh Air has unveiled its first livery. The first of two expected designs, the airline called it a “perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance.” Riyadh Air painted the scheme on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, of which it has ordered up to 72. Riyadh Air’s is one of the few liveries […]

Earlier this week, Boeing announced that Riyadh Air — the brand new Saudi Arabian national carrier — would order 39 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with options for 33 more of the 787-9 variant . This announcement came at the same time flag carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines, SAUDIA, also placed an order for 39 787 Dreamliners, with options […]