Riyadh Air Plans Series Of New Aircraft Orders

Riyadh Air Boeing signing

In March, Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas (left, seated) signed a deal with Boeing for a fleet of 787-9s for the new Gulf carrier.

Credit: Riyadh Air
Saudi Arabia’s new flag-carrier aims to surpass the inflight standards set by other major Gulf airlines, according to its CEO—although it will not offer a first-class cabin. Riyadh Air, which in March placed an order for 39 Boeing 787-9s plus 33 options, is scheduled to operate its first flight in...
Alan Dron

Based in London, Alan is Europe & Middle East correspondent at Air Transport World.

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