Toulouse, France — Saudia Group announces a new aircraft deal with Airbus to enhance its fleet by adding up to 20 new wide-body A330neo aircraft, 10 of which are firm orders for flyadeal, the group’s low-cost carrier.
The signing ceremony was held at the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, attended by Saudia Group Director General Ibrahim Al-Omar and Airbus Commercial Aircraft business CEO Christian Scherer. The deal was signed by Saudia Group Vice President of Fleet Management Saleh Eid and Airbus Executive Vice President of Sales of Commercial Aircraft Benoît de Saint-Exupéry.
Al-Omar stated: “Today’s deal marks a pivotal milestone in our ambitious strategy to modernize and expand our fleet. It builds on last year’s historic deal with Airbus for 105 aircraft. This step aligns with our national strategies under Saudi Vision 2030, which aim to connect 250 destinations and facilitate the travel of over 330 million travelers and 150 million tourists by 2030.”
He added: “This deal supports Saudia Group’s plans to grow and improve its operations. It adds to the modernization of our fleet, improves aircraft maintenance, and makes our overall operations more efficient.”
According to the release, Saudia Group currently operates a fleet of 194 aircraft, serving commercial aviation, cargo operations, and logistics services. “The group is set for significant expansion, with 191 new aircraft scheduled for delivery in the coming years,” it added.
Saudia to acquire 20 wide-body aircraft
- Saudia Group currently operates a fleet of 194 aircraft, serving commercial aviation, cargo operations, and logistics services.
- "The group is set for significant expansion, with 191 new aircraft scheduled for delivery in the coming years," the airline said.
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