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Riyadh Air selects Neo Space Group’s Skywaves IFC for incoming Airbus A321neo fleet

Riyadh Air has chosen Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF‑backed Saudi commercial space services provider, to equip its incoming Airbus A321neo narrowbodies with NSG Skywaves in‑flight connectivity. The partnership will install high‑speed IFC ahead of the A321neo deliveries scheduled later this year.

Discovered 2026-01-26T01:32:39.267194-08:00 | 2026-01-26T01:32:39.267194-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

Riyadh Air will fit its incoming A321neos with NSG Skywaves, aligning IFC installations with the carrier’s A321 fleet and propulsion plans (see its LEAP‑1A engine deal).
The timing of the IFC rollout coincides with near‑term delivery and training activity as Riyadh Air progresses aircraft handovers and type‑rating infrastructure (see the 787‑9 maiden test flight and CAE A321neo simulator order).
The deal highlights the growing role of Saudi‑backed space suppliers in airline connectivity and mirrors wider industry moves to integrate LEO/space broadband into cabin offerings (see Airbus’s Spacesail LEO integration and Saudia’s all‑cabins high‑speed Wi‑Fi launch).

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SpaceWatch Global futuretravelexperience.com air-journal.fr Runway Girl Via Satellite aeromorning.com

Sources Tracked: 16
First Seen: 2026-01-26T01:32:39.267194-08:00
Latest Update: 2026-01-28T01:57:28.385535-08:00
Coverage: Aviation

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2026-01-28T01:57:28.385535-08:00

Riyadh Air selects Neo Space Group’s NSG Skywaves for high‑speed IFC on new Airbus A321 fleet • SpaceWatch Global

2026-01-28T01:16:32.515517-08:00

Riyadh Air selects Neo Space Group’s Skywaves for A321 inflight connectivity • futuretravelexperience.com

2026-01-27T05:15:04.134505-08:00

(FR) In‑flight connectivity: Riyadh Air partners with Saudi Neo Space Group for its A321neo fleet • air-journal.fr

2026-01-26T16:33:25.940956-08:00

Riyadh Air selects Neo Space Group to provide in‑flight connectivity and free Wi‑Fi on A321neo twinjets • Runway Girl

2026-01-26T14:50:42.869674-08:00

Riyadh Air selects Neo Space Group’s Skywaves IFC for its Airbus A321 fleet • Via Satellite

2026-01-26T10:44:08.288441-08:00

Riyadh Air and PIF‑backed Neo Space Group form strategic partnership for space and satellite services • aeromorning.com

2026-01-26T10:43:30.643655-08:00

(FR) Riyadh Air partners with Neo Space Group • aeromorning.com

2026-01-26T08:25:04.748812-08:00

Riyadh Air selects Neo Space Group’s Skywaves in-flight connectivity for A321 fleet • Aviation Business News

2026-01-26T07:12:30.334711-08:00

(FR) Riyadh Air opts for NSG’s Skywaves solution for high‑speed connectivity for its future Airbus A321neo fleet • Le Journal de l’Aviation

2026-01-26T06:26:43.635977-08:00

Riyadh Air selects Neo Space Group as A321neo inflight Wi‑Fi provider • AeroTime

2026-01-26T06:22:23.065114-08:00

Neo Space Group to equip Riyadh Air fleet with Sfeer high‑speed onboard connectivity • broadcastprome.com

2026-01-26T05:28:11.999215-08:00

Riyadh Air selects Neo Space Group to provide inflight internet for incoming A321neo fleet • PaxEx.Aero

2026-01-26T05:21:11.906075-08:00

Neo Space Group to deliver high-speed Sfeer inflight connectivity across Riyadh Air fleet with free onboard access • satelliteprome.com

2026-01-26T04:02:47.717278-08:00

Riyadh Air taps PIF-backed Neo Space Group to fit A321s with NSG Skywaves high‑speed in‑flight connectivity • Satellite Evolution

2026-01-26T04:00:23.004498-08:00

❗️ 2026-01-26T04:00:23.004498-08:00

Inflight Online • Grace Hardy

Riyadh Air selects Neo Space Group’s NSG Skywaves for its entire A321 fleet

2026-01-26T01:32:39.267194-08:00

Riyadh Air partners with Neo Space Group to equip A321 fleet with high-speed in-flight connectivity • airlinergs.com

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