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Airbus Secures Historic 105-Jet Order from Saudia

Airbus has finalized a deal to supply 105 narrow-body aircraft to Saudi Arabia's national airline Saudia. The first delivery is scheduled for 2026, as the kingdom invests in aviation and tourism.

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

Bloomberg

Delta and Riyadh Air Announce Strategic Partnership for Enhanced Connectivity

2024-07-09T10:04:49.039921-07:00

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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

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Aeromexico and Delta Lead 2024 On-Time Performance Rankings Aeromexico was named the most punctual airline globally with an 86.72% on-time performance in 2024, as reported by Cirium. Delta Air Lines, despite operational challenges, earned the top spot among U.S. carriers and received Cirium's Platinum Award for Operational Excellence.

2025-01-02T02:09:53.666921-08:00

Aeromexico and Delta Lead 2024 On-Time Performance Rankings

Aviation Source

Saudia and Flyadeal Lead Global OTP Rankings Saudia achieved the highest global On-Time Performance (OTP) with an 89.85% arrival rate in November 2024, while flyadeal topped among low-cost carriers. This highlights Saudia Group's strategic focus on operational excellence and underlines increased customer confidence as reported by Cirium.

2024-12-22T22:40:41.435949-08:00

Saudia and Flyadeal Lead Global OTP Rankings