Riyadh Air Orders 60 Airbus A321 Neos to Expand Fleet and Reach 100 Destinations by 2030
Riyadh Air is the second flag carrier of Saudi Arabia and was Founded in March 12, 2023
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new airline, has placed an order for 60 Airbus A321 Neo aircraft as part of its strategic expansion plan ahead of its inaugural flight expected by mid-2025. This deal, signed by Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, and Benoit de Saint-Exupery, Airbus’s executive vice president for sales, was finalized at the Future Investment Initiative summit in Riyadh. The acquisition marks a significant step in Riyadh Air’s growth, supporting its goal to transform Riyadh into a global aviation hub.
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The addition of these narrow-body A321 Neos complements Riyadh Air’s initial order of 39 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, placed in March 2023, with options for 33 more wide-body jets to serve long-haul routes. This new Airbus order brings the airline’s total fleet order to 132 aircraft, solidifying its position in the fast-growing Saudi aviation sector. Riyadh Air aims to introduce two new routes per month for the next five years, with the objective of reaching 100 destinations by 2030. Delivery of the A321 Neos is scheduled for the second half of 2026.
More than 6,700 A321 Neos have been ordered by more than 90 airlines across the world, according to Airbus.
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