Riyadh Air, a new premium international airline based in Saudi Arabia, has placed a firm order for 60
Airbus A321neo Family aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone for the airline.
Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas said: “This investment will not only enable us to support economic growth in the aviation industry, it will ensure Riyadh Air operates one of the most fuel-efficient fleets. It will be instrumental in helping Saudi Arabia achieve its decarbonisation goals. This deal strongly reinforces the positive economic impact of Saudi Arabia’s newest airline on both a global and local scale to facilitate the fast-growing Saudi aviation ecosystem.”
Christian Scherer, CEO of commercial aircraft at Airbus, said: “We are proud to welcome Riyadh Air as a new Airbus customer and partner. The latest-generation A321neo aircraft will bring exceptional efficiency to the airline’s operations, concrete contributions to its decarbonisation goals and comfort to its passengers. We look forward to working together to support the strong ambitions of Saudi aviation.”
The A321neo is the largest member of Airbus’ best-selling A320neo Family, offering unparalleled range and performance. By incorporating new generation engines and Sharklets, the A321neo brings a 50% noise reduction and more than 20% fuel savings and CO
2 reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximising passenger comfort in the widest single-aisle cabin available.