Riyadh Air (RX), Saudi Arabia’s newest national carrier, marked a major milestone with its first passenger flight to London Heathrow (LHR) on October 26, 2025.
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Riyadh Air (RX), Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has announced two key milestones as it accelerates toward its 2025 debut.
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