SAUDIA Signs Boeing Agreement

SAUDIA, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Boeing announced the order of 39 fuel-efficient 787s with options for 10 more aircraft.

The national flag carrier will grow its long-haul fleet with the selection of up to 49 787 Dreamliners, utilising the outstanding efficiency, range and flexibility of the Dreamliner to sustainably grow its global operation.

His Excellency Engr. Saleh Al-Jasser said: “The expansion in SAUDIA’s fleet supports the continuous growth witnessed by the aviation sector in the Kingdom. The agreement will also contribute to achieving the objectives of the National Transport and Logistic Strategy and the Saudi Aviation Strategy, as well as other national strategies in tourism and Hajj and Umrah. SAUDIA is committed to further strengthening its role by providing high-quality, advanced services in the aviation industry and connecting the world to the Kingdom, in alignment with the Vision 2030.”

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