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  • Saudia Group, CFM sign $8.5bn engines purchase deal

    Under the terms of the agreement, CFM will also assist the Saudia Group subsidiary Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) in developing its own engine overhaul services, including disassembly, inspection, assembly, testing, and qualification/certification for the LEAP-1A engines. "We have been delighted with the reliability and the best-in-class support provided by CFM over the years," said Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudi Arabian Airlines Group.

  • Saudia Weighs Bumper Jetliner Order to Reach 250-Strong Fleet

    Saudi Arabian Airlines is contemplating an aircraft order from Airbus SE or Boeing Co. that could total well above 100 jets as part of a push to lure more tourists. The carrier is targeting a fleet of 250 aircraft by 2030, adding around 100 for growth while renewing a significant chunk of an existing 150-plane fleet, Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Koshy said in an interview Monday. Most of the requirement is for twin-aisle planes, though options for Airbus narrow-bodies could be converted to firm orders.

  • Saudia in talks with Airbus, Boeing for wide-body jets, CEO says

    Saudi Arabian Airlines is in talks with Airbus (AIR.PA) and Boeing (BA.N) for a wide-body jet order, with a decision expected next year, its chief executive said on Sunday. The state-owned carrier, also known as Saudia, is planning to expand rapidly over the next eight years as part of a government strategy to transform the kingdom into a transport hub.

  • Saudia offers promotional package to attract GCC travelers to ‘Riyadh Season’

    Saudia Airlines has launched an exceptional promotional offer to travelers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to the Saudi capital, Riyadh, at a cost of $150.

  • SAUDIA crowned the world’s most improved airline in 2021

    Skytrax announced on Tuesday that SAUDIA is the World’s Most Improved Airline of 2021. This is the second time that SAUDIA has won this award since 2017. That year, the Saudi flag carrier impressively jumped from the 82nd to 51st position, a 40% improvement. This year, however, SAUDIA improved by a stunning 55% and is now 26th in the Skytrax ranking of global airlines.

  • Saudia to increase domestic flights seating capacity by 52%

    Saudi Arabian Airlines will allow full passenger seating capacity on domestic flights as of September after obtaining the approval of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the airline said in a statement on Thursday. The airline will increase seating capacity for domestic flights by 52%.

  • Saudia’s New Face Masks Are A Beautiful Nod To Saudi Heritage

    A Twitter user shared a picture of Saudia’s new face masks and they are all about Saudi heritage and pride The masks have beautiful designs representing different cultural designs from various parts of Saudi Arabia.

  • How Saudia Became The Middle East’s Largest Airline

    Saudia’s pole position is all about its large domestic network – something that others don’t have. And it remains relatively strong, down as it is by a mere 7%. Indeed, the carrier’s expansive domestic operation means it is also the Middle East’s top airline by total flights, although it slips to third if available seat miles are considered. This makes complete sense given its short domestic routes and large fleet of narrowbodies.

  • Saudia Airlines eyes return to profitability by 2024, CEO says

    State-owned Saudi Arabian Airlines plans to return to profitability by 2024, its chief executive officer said on Monday. Global airlines industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, which has left many planes grounded or flying near empty.

  • Saudia Airlines activates codeshare agreement with Gulf Air

    Starting next summer, Saudia’s “SV” flight code will be included for Gulf Air flights from Bahrain to Riyadh, Jeddah, Tbilisi, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Baku and Multan, while the Gulf Air code “GF” will be included for Saudia flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Bahrain, Abha, Jazan, Yanbu, Jawf, Hail and Tunis.