Saudi Arabia’s newest airline, Riyadh Air, is considering a 50-widebody aircraft order, with a choice between Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X models.
Key Highlights:
Aircraft in Consideration: The airline is comparing the A350-1000, known for fuel efficiency, and 777X, known for passenger capacity and range.
Strategic Expansion: Riyadh Air, launching in 2025 will compete globally with major Middle Eastern carriers.
Fleet Growth: The airline has already ordered 39 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and opted to take 33 more.
Why It Matters: An airplane order of that scale puts a stamp of Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in aviation and serves as a bid to make Riyadh a prime transit hub.
Boeing and Airbus are raging for this high-value order. The decision will define Riyadh Air’s long-haul strategy for decades.
