The deal, signed at the Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh, brings to 132 the total number of jets ordered by Riyadh Air
Together with its previous orders, the carrier now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing until the end of 2026
The wealth fund is said to discussions with both aircraft manufacturers and lessors to acquire Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 freighters
The agreement covers the Rolls Royce Trent 700, International Aero Engines V2500-A5 and CFM LEAP-1A engine platforms
The expansion of flynas’ fleet is expected to boost the airline’s capacity and range while enhancing its overall fleet capabilities
The Farnborough Airshow was overshadowed by the negative impact on the overall industry due to Boeing’s recent difficulties
flydubai announced the purchase of 175 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes in 2017
The Flynas-Airbus deal announcement could come as early as this week’s Farnborough Airshow
State-owned parent Saudia Group had placed an order for 105 narrow-body Airbus planes in May
The carrier operates a fleet of 144 aircraft, connecting Saudi Arabia with more than 100 destinations across four continents
The order includes a logistics support package with spare parts, training services and service support for the new four aircraft
Spirit had been spun off from Boeing in one of a series of moves that critics say were emblematic of a focus on cost-cutting over quality
The planemaker is pursuing certification with Europe’s aviation regulator for its C919 jet while also looking for international customers
The carrier said in April that it was negotiating with both Airbus and Boeing to buy 235 aircraft as part of its expansion plans
The state-owned group placed an order for 105 narrowbody Airbus planes last month but has a requirement for 180
IndiGo, is pushing deeper into India, where it flies to 88 cities, and has doubled its global network to 33 destinations from 15 two years ago
Al Meer confirmed talks for a three-digit order but said the number of jets being mentioned in reports was not accurate
The state-owned group said Saudia would be receiving 54 of the A321neo jets, while flyadeal would acquire 12 A320neos and the remaining A321neos
Qatar Airways CEO says airline unable to meet high post-pandemic demand for travel due to shortage of new aircraft
CEO Antonoaldo Neves said Etihad was in talks with lessors and the planemakers in attempt to secure additional jets
flynas disclosed its financial performance this month, boasting a 32 per cent revenue surge to SAR6.3bn ($1.68bn), in 2023
Earlier this month, Qatar’s national carrier said its entire fleet of A350 jets was back into service after settling a legal dispute with Airbus
Emirates Airline President said Boeing should address its quality problems as quickly as possible with the undiluted attention of its board and top management
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The contracts cover a wide range of defence technologies and initiatives, with a focus on enhancing military equipment and infrastructure
The latest deal will take the airline’s total A350 order book to 65 units
The planemaker has been present in the Middle East for over fifty years, working with a wide range of governments and airlines
Emirates and sister airline flyDubai secured 125 Boeing wide-body jets at the opening of the Dubai Airshow
It now has 60 aircraft, with the A320 neo variant making up 70 per cent its overall fleet
The planemaker shipped 381 aircraft through the end of July