Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air just announced an order for up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft (25 firm orders with options for 25 more) at the 55th Edition of Paris Airshow. This strategic acquisition of long-range aircraft, capable of flying over 16,000 km, will allow Riyadh Air to connect the Saudi capital to over 100 global destinations by 2030, aligning with major upcoming events like Riyadh Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034.

This agreement with Airbus will make Riyadh Air’s fleet to a total of 182 ordered aircraft and allow them to offer a premium First-Class cabin experience, complementing their previously revealed Business Class and overall innovative guest service, with flights scheduled to begin in late 2025.