Riyadh Air orders six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft
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At the end of June 2026, the A350 Family had registered 1,595 firm orders from 68 customers worldwide.
Riyadh Air 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. The airline will become the first airline in Saudi Arabia to operate the A350-1000 and will use the aircraft to support its international growth ambitions and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives.
Adam Boukadida, Chief Financial Officer of Riyadh Air said, “Increasing our A350-1000 commitment to 31 aircraft strengthens the foundation of our future network and supports our ambition to serve more than 100 global destinations by 2030 while delivering a premium guest experience.”
“This additional A350-1000 commitment reflects the airline's confidence in the aircraft's exceptional efficiency, range and passenger appeal. As Riyadh Air advances its ambitious growth plans, the A350-1000 will play an important role in supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives and helping position the Kingdom as a leading international aviation hub,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.
The A350 is widebody aircraft, designed to fly up to 9,700 nautical miles / 18,000 kilometres non-stop. The aircraft includes technologies, aerodynamics, latest generation Rolls-Royce engines and use of lightweight materials bring a 25% advantage in fuel burn, operating costs and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, compared to previous generation competitor aircraft. At the end of June 2026, the A350 Family had registered 1,595 firm orders from 68 customers worldwide.
