#Riyadh Air
Microsoft said it will extend its technical expertise to Riyadh Air by offering guidance in architecture design, scalability, and security reviews
Not only is Saudi Arabia making waves with Riyadh Air, but it’s also attracting the world’s biggest tech players as Google unveils its new cloud region in the kingdom.
Riyadh Air COO Peter Bellew on being the region’s youngest airline, the national carrier’s ambitions, its current challenges, and being a digital native
Benefits that would be available for guests booking flights on Saudia or Riyadh Air will be announced when Riyadh Air launches in 2025
The unveiled livery will see Riyadh Air aircraft decked in a lavender and indigo paint featuring a feather-like design near the rear of the fuselage
The PIF-owned airline has previously placed an order for 72 Boeing 787 widebody jets in anticipation of its launch date
The agreement includes the activation of a female training programme specialised in the field of engineering and maintenance
The partnership is the first sports sponsorship deal that Riyadh Air has signed since its official launch in March
Riyadh Air will partner with PSU to build long-term academic programmes to support students who want to pursue a career in aviation
Industry veterans warn that the aviation market is showing signs of overheating with record number of aircraft orders placed
The deal also includes spares and a services agreement to support the airline’s upcoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet
Riyadh Air will join the global aviation sector with “RX” as its Airline Designator Code which was approved by the International Air Transport Association
The airline describes it as a “perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance”
The Doha-based carrier has seen leisure and business demand surge after travel restrictions were eased, but continues to be hamstrung by a lack of new planes
Airports in the Middle East will need to invest around $151bn in capacity expansion
The first deliveries of the widebody aircraft are scheduled for early 2025
Riyadh will be the company’s operational hub, and will connect the Saudi capital to over 100 destinations globally