Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus A321neos, opts for fleet mix with Boeing widebodies
Riyadh Air has announced an order for 60 Airbus A321neo single-aisle aircraft at the Future Investment Initiative (FII)…
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Spanish firm HALO Space to fly people to space from Saudi Arabia in a balloon
HALO Space, a Spanish startup that aims to fly space tourists to the edge of space using a…
Riyadh Air to operate first non-commercial flight towards certification
Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier Riyadh Air is due to operate its first non-commercial flight on September 12,…
Wizz Air confirms London to Jeddah as its first A321XLR route from March 2025
European low-cost airline Wizz Air has exclusively revealed more details about its plans for the company’s incoming fleet…
Saudi Arabia signs deal with firms to build new King Salman International Airport
Plans for the development of Riyadh’s future King Salman International Airport are proceeding apace. King Salman International Airport Development…
Is Saudi Arabia launching a new cargo airline? Here’s what we know so far
Saudi Arabia may be considering the launch of a new cargo-only airline, according to a Bloomberg report published…
flynas reaches agreement with Airbus for 75 A320neos and 15 A330neos at FIA
In a surprise development on the fourth day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Airbus has announced that…
flynas’ newest Airbus A320neo arrives, nears halfway mark of order for 120 jets
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas has welcomed it 53rd new Airbus A320neo after placing an order for 120…
EHang performs first eVTOL test flight in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
EHang has completed a demonstration flight of its EH216-S pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Mecca,…
Cathay Pacific to relaunch direct flights between Hong Kong and Riyadh
Cathay Pacific has announced that it will relaunch direct flights between Hong Kong and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia,…
Riyadh Air CCO details new carrier’s commercial strategy
Among the many commercial aviation projects currently underway in Saudi Arabia, one has garnered a great deal of…
Saudi Arabia showcases aviation ambitions, eVTOL roadmap at Future Aviation Forum
The third edition of the Future Aviation Forum, which took place in Riyadh on May 20-22, 2024, served…
Embraer and Saudi Arabia to explore commercial aircraft and eVTOL opportunities
Brazilian aerospace company Embraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National…
Akasa Air reveals second international route following successful Doha launch
Indian carrier Akasa Air has announced its second international route following the successful launch of operations to Doha,…
Saudi Arabia aims to expand private aviation industry tenfold by 2030
Saudi Arabia’s plans to significantly expand its aviation industry are not confined to the development of its airline…
Air India Express welcomes first two Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from PIF-owned lessor
Low-cost carrier Air India Express has welcomed the arrival of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from AviLease.…
AeroTime partners with Saudi Arabia’s Future Aviation Forum
AeroTime is delighted to announce that it has entered into a media partnership with the Future Aviation Forum,…
Etihad Airways to launch new Saudi Arabian route, 33% rise in weekly flights
The national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Etihad Airways has announced the addition of a new…