Air TransportRiyadh Air wins approval to operate flights to the United StatesSaudi startup has added four Boeing 787-9s in 10 days and plans to serve 22 destinations by early 2027June 16, 2026Read more
Air TransportRiyadh Air deploys first Boeing 787-9 on London flights, opens Manchester routeSaudi carrier begins commercial operations with its first newly delivered Dreamliner and expands its UK presenceJune 10, 2026Read more
Air TransportRiyadh Air receives first two new Boeing 787-9 DreamlinersSaudi carrier targets over 100 destinations by 2030, aiming to compete with major Gulf airlinesJune 05, 2026Read more
Air TransportRiyadh Air to place first Boeing-built 787-9 from its own order into serviceSaudi carrier has relied on a leased former Oman Air jet since launching Heathrow flights in 2025May 19, 2026Read more
Air TransportRiyadh Air’s first Boeing 787-9 completes initial test flightTest flight marks a key milestone in the Saudi carrier’s fleet development programDecember 24, 2025Read more
Air TransportRiyadh Air Launches Inaugural Riyadh–London Heathrow ServiceSaudi carrier commences first international flight using sole Boeing 787-9, with expansion plans underwayOctober 27, 2025Read more
Air TransportRiyadh Air to launch first route to London Heathrow on October 26New Saudi airline sets debut route between Riyadh and the British capital as it prepares for Boeing 787-9 deliveriesOctober 08, 2025Read more
Air TransportRiyadh Air Shares Images of Its First Boeing 787The aircraft is undergoing final assembly at the Charleston, South Carolina, plant and is expected to be delivered soon. The new Saudi carrier is expected to debut by the end of the yearAugust 27, 2025Read more
Paris AirshowRiyadh Air drops 777X, orders 25 A350-1000sNew Saudi global carrier to have Airbus aircraft as its flagship in fleetJune 16, 2025Read more
Air TransportRiyadh Air's first A321neo emerges ahead of Paris Air ShowAircraft spotted ready at Airbus' Hamburg facility, to be on display at June showJune 10, 2025Read more