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Riyadh Air signs with Microsoft, Lufthansa for digital operations

Microsoft said it will extend its technical expertise to Riyadh Air by offering guidance in architecture design, scalability, and security reviews

Daily Insider: Saudi Arabia takes to the skies and the ‘cloud’

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

100 cities by 2030: Riyadh Air COO underlines ambitious goal

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

Saudia x Riyadh Air ink landmark agreement at Dubai AIrshow to strengthen Saudi Aviation

Saudia, Riyadh Air ink landmark deal to boost kingdom’s aviation ecosystem

Benefits that would be available for guests booking flights on Saudia or Riyadh Air will be announced when Riyadh Air launches in 2025

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Riyadh Air unveils permanent dual-livery at Dubai Airshow

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

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Riyadh Air to announce narrowbody plane order in coming weeks

The PIF-owned airline has previously placed an order for 72 Boeing 787 widebody jets in anticipation of its launch date

Riyadh Air to support inclusion of Saudi nationals in aviation workforce (Image: Supplied by Riyadh Air)

Riyadh Air to support inclusion of Saudi nationals in aviation workforce

The agreement includes the activation of a female training programme specialised in the field of engineering and maintenance

Riyadh Air signs first sports sponsorship deal

Riyadh Air signs multi-year sponsorship deal with Atlético de Madrid

The partnership is the first sports sponsorship deal that Riyadh Air has signed since its official launch in March

Riyadh Air PSU sign MoU simualtor centre to be set up at campus Image courtesy Riyadh AIr

Saudi’s Riyadh Air to build first simulator centre at Prince Sultan University

Riyadh Air will partner with PSU to build long-term academic programmes to support students who want to pursue a career in aviation

Israel - Air India, Lufthansa cancel flights (Image: supplied by Boeing)

Aircraft mega-deals prompt bubble warning from industry veterans

Industry veterans warn that the aviation market is showing signs of overheating with record number of aircraft orders placed

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Riyadh Air signs deal for 90 GEnx engines at Paris Air Show

The deal also includes spares and a services agreement to support the airline’s upcoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet

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Riyadh Air takes flight in Saudi skies ahead of air show debut: Watch

Riyadh Air will join the global aviation sector with “RX” as its Airline Designator Code which was approved by the International Air Transport Association

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Riyadh Air unveils new livery

The airline describes it as a “perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance”

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Qatar Airways sees robust travel demand amid capacity squeeze

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

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Middle East airports to handle 1.1 billion passengers by 2040

Airports in the Middle East will need to invest around $151bn in capacity expansion

Boeing and Riyadh Air sign order agreement

Riyadh Air starts to build fleet, orders Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

The first deliveries of the widebody aircraft are scheduled for early 2025

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Saudi Arabia unveils Riyadh Air, the country’s new national carrier

Riyadh will be the company’s operational hub, and will connect the Saudi capital to over 100 destinations globally