Monday, May 20, 2024 Saudia Group, which includes Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, and flyadeal, its low-cost carrier, has finalized a substantial order for an additional 105 A320neo Family aircraft. This consists of 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo planes, boosting Saudia Group’s Airbus order backlog to 144 A320neo family aircraft. The agreement was unveiled during the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, attended by key figures such as H.
E. Saleh bin Nasser AIJasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of Saudi Arabia, H.E.
Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President Sales of Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft division. H.
E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group , said: “Saudia has ambitious operational objectives to meet growing demand.
We are increasing flights and seat capacity across our existing 100+ destinations on four continents, with plans for further expansion. The progress of Saudi Vision 2030 is attracting more visits, tourists, entrepreneurs, and pilgrims each year. This motivated our decision to secure this significant deal, which will create jobs, increase local content, and contribute to the national economy.
” “The new additions of the A320neo family aircraft will play a vital role in contributing to Saudi Arabia’ ambitious Vision 2030 plan,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business . “It will.
