Riyadh Air completes first domestic commercial flight to Jeddah
In another milestone for Riyadh Air, the startup airline has completed its first domestic commercial flight between the…
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Riyadh Air alters Heathrow full-service launch date, opens sales to more cities
Riyadh Air has altered the launch date of its first full-service flight to London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) just weeks…
Top 10: The biggest airports in the world in 2026
More than 4,000 airports worldwide have regularly scheduled commercial flights, handling over nine billion global passengers in 2025.…
Riyadh Air’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners welcomed home by Saudi Hawks: video
Riyadh Air’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners have been welcomed to their new home by the Saudi Hawks after…
Saudi low-cost airline flyadeal enters the Indian market with Hyderabad route
On May 27, 2026, Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal announced the launch of its first scheduled services to India. …
Riyadh Air locks in true launch date as ticket sales open to the public
Saudi startup Riyadh Air has locked in its public launch date as ticket sales open to all customers…
Riyadh Air adds new cities to its growing international network
Riyadh Air has officially added three new cities to its growing network, which already includes London-Heathrow (LHR), Cairo,…
Pakistan sends fighter jets and support aircraft to Saudi base
The Pakistan Air Force has sent fighter jets and support aircraft to Saudi Arabia under a newly established…
Steven Greenway steps down as flyadeal CEO after two years
Steven Greenway, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of flyadeal, announced on April 2, 2026, that he is stepping…
Riyadh Air’s initial network of 15 destinations revealed: report
Riyadh Air is planning to operate an initial network of 15 destinations spanning the Middle East, Europe and…
Qatar Airways arranges European relief flights from Oman to circumvent Doha ban
Qatar Airways has arranged a handful of repatriation flights to Europe from Oman, while Doha operations remain suspended…
Boeing’s Regional Director on F-15EX for Saudi Arabia, localizing production
Boeing was among the most prominent exhibitors at the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026, held in Riyadh, Saudi…
Leonardo sells four weapon-ready C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Saudi Arabia
Italian aerospace and defense firm Leonardo will supply Saudi Arabia with four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) with…
WDS 2026 highlights Saudi drive towards becoming major player in aerospace
The global aerospace defense industry converged on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the week of February 8-12, 2026, for…
US looks to secure $3 billion deal to support Saudi Arabia’s F-15 fleet
The United States (US) looks set to approve a $3 billion agreement to support Saudi Arabia’s in-service F-15…
Riyadh Cargo unveiled as Riyadh Air’s freighter operations division
Riyadh Cargo has been unveiled as Riyadh Air’s freighter operations division marking the beginning of belly-hold cargo flights…
Saudi Arabia hosts multinational Spears of Victory 2026 air exercise
Saudi Arabia has kicked off the Spears of Victory 2026 multinational military exercise at the Air Warfare Center…
Saudia introduces Boeing 787 Dreamliner draped in new celebratory livery
Saudia has unveiled a one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft draped in a new distinctive, celebratory livery…