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...

Riyadh is strengthening its connectivity with key markets across Europe and the Middle East, with six new routes set to come online in seven weeks, providing travellers with greater access to the Saudi capital amid growing demand for business and leisure travel. The expansion comes as Riyadh Air continues to develop its route network alongside established carriers, adding services to...

Boeing and Riyadh Air announced that the new carrier’s first two passenger airplanes, 787 Dreamliners, were delivered and arrived in Riyadh, a milestone for the airline as it prepares to launch commercial service. Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas, said, “I couldn’t be more excited or more confident about the future and the legacy we are creating. Not only are we building an airline, we are...

Air India and Riyadh Air have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the foundation for a partnership that will offer guests seamless connections between India, Saudi Arabia, and destinations beyond. The MoU reflects the shared ambition of both full-service premium carriers to boost global connectivity for travellers flying between India, Saudi Arabia, and beyond...