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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

AeroTime

Emirates Rolls Out Retrofitted Boeing 777s for Riyadh Services

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

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 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

AeroTime

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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Riyadh Air Targets 777-9X or A350-1000 for Fleet Expansion Riyadh Air is in the final stages of selecting a Widebody aircraft, considering Boeing 777-9X or Airbus A350-1000. Aiming to expand its network, the airline plans to reach 100 destinations by 2030, enhancing its competitive standing in the market.

2025-03-12T06:38:55.366952-07:00

Riyadh Air Targets 777-9X or A350-1000 for Fleet Expansion

Airways Magazine

Riyadh Air to Expand Fleet with Twin-Aisle Aircraft in 2025 Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas has announced plans for the airline to expand its fleet by introducing twin-aisle wide-body aircraft in 2025, aiming to increase its capacity and enhance its long-haul service offerings. This strategic move reflects the carrier's growth ambitions in the competitive aviation market.

2025-03-04T08:31:03.742567-08:00

Riyadh Air to Expand Fleet with Twin-Aisle Aircraft in 2025

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