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Saudia in early talks with Airbus and Boeing for at least 150-aircraft order

Saudia is in early talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy at least 150 narrowbody and widebody jets, spanning short- and long‑haul roles, according to Bloomberg. The potential multibillion‑dollar procurement would markedly expand the flag carrier's capacity and intensify pressure on OEM production slots.

Discovered 2026-02-05T10:24:28.282266-08:00 | 2026-02-05T10:24:28.282266-08:00

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  • Saudia's potential 150‑aircraft procurement is a scale move that would materially change fleet capacity and ordering patterns; it directly affects OEM production planning and delivery slot competition (at least 150 jets, multibillion‑dollar value). See recent Saudi carrier fleet activity for context: Saudi carriers' fleet programme.

  • The talks underscore accelerating capacity expansion across Saudi aviation—alongside new bases and charter awards—which will reshape regional network competition and short‑/long‑haul capacity balance. Relevant recent developments: Air Arabia Dammam base plans and national charter carrier awards.

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