Dviation wins Riyadh Air maintenance contract in Kuala Lumpur

Dviation Technics has been appointed as the line maintenance provider for Riyadh Air at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, supporting the Saudi carrier’s launch into Southeast Asia. The appointment coincides with Riyadh Air’s inaugural service between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur, which began on 31 July with a three-times-weekly Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operation powered by GEnx engines. […]

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SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered 100 Boeing aircraft © Boeing

Boeing wins 128-jet boost from SMBC and Riyadh Air

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing secured fresh commitments for up to 128 aircraft on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow, with SMBC Aviation Capital ordering 100 737 MAX jets and Riyadh Air expanding its 787 Dreamliner fleet. SMBC Aviation Capital ordered 60 737-10 and 40 737-8 aircraft, marking the lessor’s first purchase of the largest 737 MAX

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Riyadh Air welcomes first Dreamliners

Aircraft & Engines

Riyadh Air has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners, marking a significant milestone as the Saudi Arabian carrier moves closer to launching commercial operations. The arrival of the airline’s first custom-built aircraft represents a major step in the development of both Riyadh Air and Saudi Arabia’s broader aviation ambitions. Tony Douglas, Chief

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Riyadh Air has marked the entry into the global air cargo market with the launch of Riyadh Cargo

Riyadh Air launches cargo brand

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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has launched its cargo operations under the brand name Riyadh Cargo, marking its formal entry into the global air cargo market and the activation of belly-hold cargo services across its wide-body fleet. Riyadh Cargo will leverage the substantial capacity available on Riyadh Air’s orderbook of more than 120

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Riyadh Air orders 120 LEAP-1A engines for incoming A321neo fleet

Aircraft & Engines

Riyadh Air has placed a firm order for 120 CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power the 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft it ordered last year. The agreement, which includes spare engines, was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Adam Boukadida, Chief Financial Officer of Riyadh Air, and Stéphane Cueille, CEO of Safran Aircraft Engines, the parent

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Riyadh Air and AviLease seal first aircraft lease

Aircraft & Engines

AviLease, a global aircraft lessor based in Saudi Arabia, has finalised its first lease deal with Riyadh Air. The agreement covers one Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and makes AviLease the first lessor to partner with the Kingdom’s new national carrier. The aircraft will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a major step as Riyadh

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EPCOR and Riyadh Air sign long-term APU maintenance deal

MRO & Production

EPCOR, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), has entered into a long-term agreement with Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, to provide full maintenance and support for APS5000 auxiliary power units (APUs) fitted to the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The agreement is designed to

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Riyadh Air accelerates growth with major A350-1000 aircraft order

Aircraft & Engines

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newly launched premium international airline, has confirmed a firm order for 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with an option to expand the agreement to 50 in total. The signing ceremony took place at the Paris Air Show and was attended by H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF),

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Panasonic Avionics will provide in-flight entertainment maintenance support for its fleet of 32 Boeing 787 Dreamliners © Panasonic Avionics

Panasonic Avionics secures ten-year maintenance deal with Riyadh Air

MRO & Production

Panasonic Avionics Corporation has signed a landmark ten-year agreement with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s premium global airline, to provide in-flight entertainment maintenance support for its fleet of 32 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. As part of the deal, Panasonic Technical Services (PTS) will establish a dedicated line maintenance station in Riyadh. Highly specialised technical teams with expertise

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The MOU between Delta and Riyadh Air was signed today at a ceremony at Delta’s World Headquarters in Atlanta on July 9.

Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air forge strategic partnership

Airlines & Routes

Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s innovative new full-service global carrier, have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding aimed at delivering extensive benefits to customers travelling between North America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. The agreement, signed on July 9, at a ceremony at Delta’s World Headquarters in Atlanta, lays

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Dviation wins Riyadh Air maintenance contract in Kuala Lumpur

Boeing wins 128-jet boost from SMBC and Riyadh Air

Riyadh Air welcomes first Dreamliners

Riyadh Air launches cargo brand

Riyadh Air orders 120 LEAP-1A engines for incoming A321neo fleet

Riyadh Air and AviLease seal first aircraft lease

EPCOR and Riyadh Air sign long-term APU maintenance deal

Riyadh Air accelerates growth with major A350-1000 aircraft order

Panasonic Avionics secures ten-year maintenance deal with Riyadh Air

Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air forge strategic partnership

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