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• Ian Molyneaux
Riyadh Air released photos showing its first Airbus A321neo undergoing final assembly at Airbus’ Hamburg facility in Germany. The aircraft represents the Saudi startup’s forthcoming narrowbody fleet, adding a regional platform alongside its broader plans for long-haul growth and network development.
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Riyadh Air released photos showing its first Airbus A321neo undergoing final assembly at Airbus’ Hamburg facility in Germany. The aircraft represents the Saudi startup’s forthcoming narrowbody fleet, adding a regional platform alongside its broader plans for long-haul growth and network development.
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