Riyadh Air announced it will exercise purchase rights for an additional six Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement, announced at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, drives the airline’s strategic expansion that brings the total Airbus A350-1000 confirmed fleet to 31 aircraft, significantly boosting its ultra-long-haul capacity. The airline also has 60 Airbus A321 aircraft on...

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...