Riyadh Air, the new premium international airline, announced today an agreement to purchase 60 Airbus A321neo single-aisle aircraft, the latest step towards its maiden flight in 2025.
The deal was confirmed today with a signing in Riyadh between Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, and Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft of Airbus.
The Airbus A321neo airliner is among the most sustainable and efficient in the industry, and combined with the original wide-body aircraft order announced in 2023, will ensure the optimal mix of aircraft to match Riyadh Air’s network growth. On a scale unprecedented for an airline startup, Riyadh Air has ordered a total of 132 aircraft to power its growth plans.
His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan, PIF Governor and Chairman of Riyadh Air, said:We are pleased to embark on another key milestone in Riyadh Air’s journey with the carrier’s second major fleet order, this time in partnership with Airbus. This deal underlines the airline’s ambitious intentions in advance of next year’s launch as it builds a comprehensive international network and establishes Riyadh as a major strategic global aviation hub.