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ReutersDavid Shepardson

Riyadh Air clears US DOT hurdle to launch scheduled US flights; 787-9 plan targets 22 destinations by March 2027

Riyadh Air has received US Department of Transportation approval to operate scheduled passenger flights to and from the United States, clearing a key regulatory gate for the Saudi carrier’s long-haul ambitions. The carrier says service will support a network plan of 22 destinations by March 2027, with new 787-9 routes expected to underpin expansion to the US, Europe and the Middle East.

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