Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways to help establish another new airline in Saudi Arabia
Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways has confirmed plans to establish an airline in Saudi Arabia, where another new airline, Riyadh…
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Topics about aviation in Saudi Arabia, including its airlines, airports, regulations, and incidents.
How Saudi Arabia finally launched its new airline, Riyadh Air
The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the country’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, who…
Saudi Arabia to study the possibility of joining Tempest development
Saudi Arabia has signed a partnership agreement with the United Kingdom to explore the possibility of joining the…
Ex-Etihad CEO Tony Douglas leaves Saudi’s RIA
Tony Douglas, the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Riyadh International Airlines (RIA) and the former CEO of…
SAUDIA launches shuttle flights to Doha for FIFA World Cup 2022
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier SAUDIA has launched shuttle flights to Doha for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on…
Saudi Arabia to order 40 A350s for new national airline RIA: Reuters
Saudi Arabia is in talks to order 40 A350 long-range wide-body passenger aircraft from European aerospace manufacturer Airbus,…
Masterplan finalized for Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport
A final master plan has been submitted for the expansion of Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport (AHB). Abha…
Middle East fleet to more than double by 2041 to meet increased demand: Boeing
Boeing has released its 2022 commercial market outlook report, where the manufacturer states that the Middle Eastern region’s…
Saudi Arabia to set up third new global airline alongside RIA, Saudia: report
Saudi Arabia appears to be on a roll when it comes to establishing new airlines, with the country…
New Saudi Arabia Airline RIA eyes Etihad’s Tony Douglas as CEO: report
When reports came out that Saudi Arabia would launch a new multi-billion dollar airline named RIA, it was…
Saudi Arabia to launch new multi-billion-dollar international airline: reports
Saudi Arabia is about to launch a new multi-billion-dollar international airline which will become the kingdom’s second national…
Budget carrier Wizz Air launches 20 routes to Saudi Arabia
Plans by Wizz Airlines to expand in the Middle East continue, with the low-cost carrier announcing a host…
Saudi Arabia opens airspace to all airlines, including Israel’s El Al
Saudi Arabia announced plans to open its airspace to all commercial carriers, thus meaning flights to and from…
Saudi Arabia now allows Lebanese travelers direct entry into the country
Saudi Arabia announced that it would now allow Lebanese citizens and travelers from Lebanon to enter the country…
Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Saudi Arabia
Turkish national flag carrier Turkish Airlines has announced that it will be resuming regular scheduled passenger flights to…
Saudi Arabia launches aircraft lessor to support its aviation growth plans
Saudi Arabia is launching an aircraft leasing company, AviLease, part of the kingdom’s moves to diversify its economy…
Emirates to operate additional flights for upcoming Hajj season
Emirates is deploying extra flights during Hajj 2022 to meet the rising demand for air travel. In a statement,…
flyadeal operates flight with an all-female crew in first for Saudi Arabia
Saudi carrier flyadeal has operated a flight with an all-female crew, the first time in Saudi aviation history. …