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Riyadh Air Unveils Boeing 787-9 Cabins Ahead of 2025 Launch

Riyadh Air plans to start operations in late 2025, initially receiving two Boeing 787-9s by year's end. The airline has revealed its cabin designs, promising an innovative and luxurious passenger experience blending Saudi heritage with advanced technology.

2025-04-19T05:04:18.063998-07:00

Times Aerospace

Riyadh Air Chooses Viasat for High-Speed In-Flight Connectivity on Boeing 787s

2025-04-03T03:19:29.280534-07:00

Breitflyte

Iberia Launches First Airbus A321XLR for Transatlantic Expansion

2024-10-30T05:05:56.393898-07:00

Reuters

Riyadh Air Confirms $60 Airbus A321neo Order to Bolster Fleet

2024-10-30T05:50:08.475403-07:00

Hype Analysis

Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

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Riyadh Air Unveils Luxurious 787-9 Cabin Interiors Designed by PriestmanGoode Riyadh Air has revealed the plush cabin interiors of its Boeing 787-9 aircraft, collaborating with design consultancy PriestmanGoode. Focusing on luxury and innovation, these cabins aim to provide an exceptional passenger experience as the Saudi-based airline gears up for its late 2025 launch.

2025-04-22T03:11:44.897943-07:00

Riyadh Air Unveils Luxurious 787-9 Cabin Interiors Designed by PriestmanGoode

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Riyadh Air Unveils Boeing 787-9 Cabins Ahead of 2025 Launch Riyadh Air plans to start operations in late 2025, initially receiving two Boeing 787-9s by year's end. The airline has revealed its cabin designs, promising an innovative and luxurious passenger experience blending Saudi heritage with advanced technology.

2025-04-19T05:04:18.063998-07:00

Riyadh Air Unveils Boeing 787-9 Cabins Ahead of 2025 Launch

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Riyadh Air Secures Air Operator Certificate Riyadh Air has received its Air Operator Certificate from Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation, clearing the path for commercial operations starting from King Khalid International Airport. The airline is now poised to launch flights by late 2025, marking a significant milestone for the Saudi startup.

2025-04-06T13:12:54.885064-07:00

Riyadh Air Secures Air Operator Certificate

Airline Weekly

Building Riyadh Air: Insights from CEO Tony Douglas Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, discusses the strategic vision behind launching Saudi Arabia's new national airline, its expansion plans, and the challenges of building an airline from scratch. The conversation highlights the airline's roles in diversifying Saudi Arabia's economy and boosting tourism under the Vision 2030 plan.

2025-04-03T22:27:02.650891-07:00

Building Riyadh Air: Insights from CEO Tony Douglas

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Riyadh Air Chooses Viasat for High-Speed In-Flight Connectivity on Boeing 787s Riyadh Air has partnered with Viasat to offer free high-speed satellite-based internet on its initial fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. This move aims to enhance passenger experience by providing seamless connectivity through Viasat's advanced Ka-band technology.

2025-04-03T03:19:29.280534-07:00

Riyadh Air Chooses Viasat for High-Speed In-Flight Connectivity on Boeing 787s

Inflight Online

Viasat to provide connectivity to Riyadh Air Dreamliner fleet

2025-04-03T02:29:49.218200-07:00

Viasat to provide connectivity

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Emirates Rolls Out Retrofitted Boeing 777s for Riyadh Services Emirates is deploying its newly retrofitted Boeing 777 fleet on all flights to Riyadh, making the Saudi capital the first in the Middle East/GCC to be exclusively served by these upgraded aircraft, featuring enhanced business class and premium economy cabins.

2025-03-17T07:33:09.241130-07:00

Emirates Rolls Out Retrofitted Boeing 777s for Riyadh Services

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Air France to Operate Direct Paris-Riyadh A350 Flights from May 2025 Air France is set to launch a new direct service between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Riyadh using A350-900 aircraft. This route marks a strategic expansion in the Middle East, with all Air France-KLM Group airlines offering services to Saudi Arabia.

2025-03-13T07:32:59.226532-07:00

Air France to Operate Direct Paris-Riyadh A350 Flights from May 2025

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