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Riyadh Air to Launch Bangkok Flights
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new flag carrier, is preparing to launch direct flights between Riyadh and Bangkok. According to information circulating in aviation circles, the route will operate four times weekly starting 2 September. Bangkok will become the airline’s third destination in East Asia. A notable detail in the schedule is that the aircraft will remain on the ground in…
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Riyadh Air Expands Boeing 787 Dreamliner Order to 67 Aircraft
Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air, has exercised options for 28 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners as part of its expansion strategy. The agreement also includes the conversion of 20 aircraft to the larger-capacity Boeing 787-10 variant. The announcement also revealed a previously undisclosed purchase of 11 Boeing 787s. Once the remaining 17 aircraft are finalized, Riyadh Air’s total firm order…
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Riyadh Air Increases Airbus A350-1000 Order to 31 Aircraft
Saudi Arabia’s new premium international carrier, Riyadh Air, has firmed up an order with Airbus for six additional A350-1000 aircraft, bringing its total firm commitment for the type to 31. The additional order is part of the agreement announced in 2025 covering up to 50 A350-1000s. Riyadh Air will become the first Saudi Arabian airline to operate the A350-1000. The…
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Riyadh Air Operates Its First Commercial Flight ✈️
Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air, has successfully completed its first-ever commercial flight. On October 26, flight #RX401 operated from Riyadh to London using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner registered as HZ-RXX. Interestingly, the aircraft was not from Riyadh Air’s own fleet but leased from Oman Air. This inaugural service is part of the airline’s extensive operational readiness and service procedure…
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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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