Riyadh Air (RX) has announced a major step in its fleet development with a firm order for 120 CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power its upcoming Airbus A321neo aircraft.
Riyadh Air News
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.
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.
Riyadh Air (RX), is preparing to enter the competitive Indian aviation market with flights to five major cities planned for summer 2026.
Riyadh Air (RX) has signed a five-year strategic partnership with SATS Saudi Arabia Company, a subsidiary of SATS Ltd, to manage cargo handling at key airports across the country.
Riyadh Air (RX) orders 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at the Paris Air Show 2025, with the deal potentially extending to 50 aircraft.
Riyadh Air (RX), the new national airline of Saudi Arabia, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air France-KLM (AF/KL) to boost global connectivity.
Riyadh Air (RX) is a key target, with potential orders for the Airbus A350 to complement its long-haul operations alongside the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Riyadh Air’s first officers will be the junior-most crop of pilots recruited by the airline with a minimum of 2,000 hours of flying experience.
Qatar Airways (QR) has launched a pointed advertising campaign directly challenging newcomer Riyadh Air (RX) with accusations of imitation.