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Aviation Week • David Casey

Riyadh Air applies to the U.S. Department of Transportation for permission to begin nonstop U.S. flights

Riyadh Air has formally applied for U.S. operating authority as it advances preparations for international service, while awaiting delivery of its first aircraft. The 100%-sovereign wealth fund-owned start-up is seeking Department of Transportation approval to launch nonstop routes to the United States.

Also: Dj's Aviation and FlightGlobal
2026-05-07T08:09:00.273045-07:00
Routes   PaxEx   Europe   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Singapore Airlines launches Madrid flights as part of Europe ramp-up

By FlightGlobal: Capital is SIA's 15th European destination and second city served in Spain. Singapore Airlines is to ramp up its operations to Europe – including launching new flights to Madrid – as it continues to see strong travel demand.

2026-05-07T23:50:13.239237-07:00