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Saudia Group Orders 10 Airbus A330-900s for flyadeal's Long-Haul Expansion

Flyadeal, Saudia's low-cost subsidiary, orders 10 Airbus A330-900s, marking its first widebody deal to enhance long-haul operations and align with Saudi Vision 2030. This strategic fleet expansion is set to boost services and improve passenger experience.

2025-04-23T05:05:18.018763-07:00

Bloomberg

Airbus Secures Historic 105-Jet Order from Saudia

2024-05-20T02:18:32.037656-07:00

Reuters

Riyadh Air Confirms $60 Airbus A321neo Order to Bolster Fleet

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

Aviator.aero

flynas Signs MoU for 75 A320neos and 15 A330neos at Farnborough

2024-07-25T05:58:31.354043-07:00

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Saudia Group Orders 10 Airbus A330-900s for flyadeal's Long-Haul Expansion Flyadeal, Saudia's low-cost subsidiary, orders 10 Airbus A330-900s, marking its first widebody deal to enhance long-haul operations and align with Saudi Vision 2030. This strategic fleet expansion is set to boost services and improve passenger experience.

2025-04-23T05:05:18.018763-07:00

Saudia Group Orders 10 Airbus A330-900s for flyadeal's Long-Haul Expansion

AeroTime

Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines Establish Strategic Partnership Saudia Cargo has signed an MoU with China Cargo Airlines to strengthen cooperation and enhance flight connectivity between Saudi Arabia and China. This strategic partnership aims to broaden trade and logistics operations, aligning with the Vision 2030 and the Belt and Road Initiative, while boosting e-commerce and export activities.

2025-04-23T04:15:48.557502-07:00

Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines Establish Strategic Partnership

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Massive Strikes Halt Air Traffic at 13 German Airports A 24-hour strike by Verdi union has led to the cancellation of thousands of flights, affecting over half a million passengers. Major hubs such as Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin are severely impacted as the union demands an 8% wage hike, with negotiations expected later this month.

2025-03-10T01:53:09.853064-07:00

Massive Strikes Halt Air Traffic at 13 German Airports

Aviation Business News

Saudia Cargo Reports 27% Rise in 2024 Cargo Volume In 2024, Saudia Cargo recorded a 27% increase in cargo volume, transporting 577,870 tonnes. The company maintained a 92% on-time flight performance, expanded global routes, and enhanced e-commerce logistics infrastructure, reinforcing its position as a leading cargo carrier globally.

2025-01-31T06:55:56.787662-08:00

Saudia Cargo Reports 27% Rise in 2024 Cargo Volume

AINonline

Saudi Aviation Sector Sees Record Growth in 2024 The Saudi Arabian aviation sector, driven by Saudia's international operations and a surge in business jet flights, experienced record growth in 2024. International passenger numbers rose by 16%, and business jet flights increased by 24%, indicating a robust expansion in both commercial and business aviation.

2025-01-23T00:52:20.924221-08:00

Saudi Aviation Sector Sees Record Growth in 2024

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Riyadh Air Launch Delayed to Q3 2025 Due to Boeing 787 Shortfall Riyadh Air faces a revised launch timeline, postponing operations to the third quarter of 2025. Persistent delays in the delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, driven by production challenges at Boeing, are the primary cause of this adjustment for the Saudi Arabian startup airline.

2025-01-16T08:40:58.680757-08:00

Riyadh Air Launch Delayed to Q3 2025 Due to Boeing 787 Shortfall

Air Data News

Flyadeal Nears Order for 10 Airbus A330-900 Jets Flyadeal, a Saudi low-cost carrier under the Saudia Group, is on the verge of finalizing an order with Airbus for 10 A330-900 aircraft. This move underscores Flyadeal's strategic focus on expanding its widebody fleet.

2025-01-14T13:42:15.524521-08:00

Flyadeal Nears Order for 10 Airbus A330-900 Jets

Reuters

Flyadeal to Acquire 10 Airbus A330neo Aircraft for Expansion Flyadeal is finalizing a deal to procure 10 Airbus A330neo jets as part of Saudi Arabia's strategic investment boost in aviation. This acquisition represents flyadeal's entry into the wide-body aircraft market, aligning with the kingdom’s aviation growth ambitions.

2025-01-14T02:40:30.904227-08:00

Flyadeal to Acquire 10 Airbus A330neo Aircraft for Expansion