Riyadh Air, the new premium international airline based in Saudi Arabia, has firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, increasing its total firm commitment for the type to 31 aircraft. The agreement forms part of the airline’s original commitment for up to 50 A350-1000s announced in 2025. Riyadh Air will become the […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum20 JulRiyad Air has firmed up an order with European OEM Airbus for six additional A350-1000 airliners bringing its total for the type to 31 firm orders. The deal, announced on day one of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, forms part of an agreement to purchase 50 of the type and [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding20 Jul
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has exercised options for 28 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets, a…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim20 JulRiyadh Air has expanded its Boeing 787 order book by exercising options for 28 additional Dreamliners, taking its firm commitment to 67…
Aviation Business News•Craig Waters20 Jul
It’s the first day of the Farnborough Airshow and it’s already off to an exciting start!Today, Riyadh Air announced a deal to exercise options for 28 more 787 Dreamliner jets as part of its growth plan. On the Airbus side, the carrier ALSO firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft!
Riyadh Air has firmed up an order for 6 more A350-1000 aircraft, increasing its total firm commitment for the type to 31 aircraft. The agreement forms part of the airline’s...
The agreement to exercise most of the options from Riyadh Air’s 2023 order also includes the conversion of 20 airplanes to the larger 787-10 variant. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok The announcement includes a previously unidentified purchase of 11 of the ultra-efficient widebody jets. Once...
Boeing secured fresh commitments for up to 128 aircraft on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow, with SMBC Aviation Capital ordering 100 737 MAX jets and Riyadh Air expanding its 787 Dreamliner fleet. SMBC Aviation Capital ordered 60 737-10 and 40 737-8 aircraft, marking the lessor’s first purchase of the largest 737 MAX […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm20 Jul
Saudi carrier confirms additional A350-1000s and expands 787 order as international network grows
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier20 Jul
Riyadh Air and Boeing announced that the airline is exercising options for 28 more 787 Dreamliner jets as part of its growth plan. The agreement to exercise most of the […]
Big news out of the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow!
A few days ago I hinted at how I’m going on a wild (mostly) review trip. I was genuinely very excited, but didn’t want to fully share the details, due to one of the airlines I’m flying, and their (at least official) policy toward taking pictures. Now that my trip is underway, let me explain what I have planned, and then you can expect lots of updates over the coming days.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig16 Jul
Riyadh Air's Boeing 787-9s, Safran Unity suites, and new Panasonic technology reveal how Saudi Arabia's new airline plans to challenge the Gulf giants
Riyadh Air is holding talks with both Airbus and Boeing about purchasing widebody aircraft. The carrier has just begun its domestic and international operations and is seeking additional jets to meet its travel demand. About Riyadh Air The newly launched Riyadh Air is a Saudi flag carrier with its main hub at Riyadh’s King Khalid […]
Travel Radar•Gabriela Ribas14 JulRiyadh Air is considering placing an order for as many as 30 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners as the…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope13 Jul
Riyadh Air's latest approval sets the stage for a showdown in the skies, as the newcomer prepares to challenge established carriers to China.
Riyadh Air is quickly growing from a startup to a world leader, leaving Emirates with no choice but to valiantly protect its crown.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today announced the opening of ticket sales for daily flights between Mumbai, India, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a key addition to its growing network, which now totals 9 destinations with more set to be announced in the coming days and weeks. This vital route, commencing August 4, 2026, strengthens the airline’s mission to connect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with major global and regional hubs and deliver a world-class travel experience.
Riyadh Air will launch a daily direct service between Mumbai and Riyadh on 4 August 2026, becoming the carrier's first service to India.
AviationSource News•Len Varley7 Jul
Saudi start up Riyadh Air has added its 10th destination to its website as bookings officially open for…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux6 Jul