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Airlines
Riyadh Air Announces Its First Destination: London Flights to Begin
Saudi Arabia’s new national airline, Riyadh Air, will operate its inaugural flight to London on October 26. However, passengers on this milestone flight will be part of a special, invitation-only group, as tickets are not yet open for public sale. Onboard will be Riyadh Air and Public Investment Fund (PIF) employees and their families. The first flight will not be…
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Riyadh Air to Launch Flights to London Heathrow on October 26
Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air, will begin scheduled flights to London Heathrow Airport starting October 26. The flights will operate daily with Boeing 787-9 aircraft as part of the Winter 2025 (W25) season. Riyadh Air’s slots at Heathrow were secured from the pool of “remedy slots” made available after British Airways acquired British Midland International (BMI). These slots are…
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Riyadh Air Ready to Purchase Boeing Jets Not Delivered to China
Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas announced on Monday that the airline is ready to purchase Boeing jets that were undeliverable to Chinese carriers due to the escalating trade war between the United States and China. Boeing is considering reselling potentially dozens of aircraft that were returned to the U.S. because of Chinese tariffs. The manufacturer recently took back the third…
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Riyadh Air Receives AOC, Prepares for Launch
Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air, has reached a major milestone today by receiving its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). According to GACA, the airline’s application process was successfully completed in accordance with civil aviation regulations and safety standards. The new carrier aims to operate flights to over 100 international destinations by 2030.…
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