Emirates is investing $5 billion in its Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 fleets, upgrading 219 aircraft with premium cabins, new seating and Starlink connectivity as Riyadh Air expands its international network.
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Riyadh Air has moved six routes to Al Qassim Airport, around 400 km from the Saudi capital, following attacks that disrupted operations at King Khalid International Airport.
Riyadh Airport attacks damaged six aircraft worth $375 million and prompted airlines to move billions in jets to safety.
Riyadh Air has repositioned several Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners following missile attacks and the closure of King Khalid International Airport. The disruption affects aircraft positioning, flight schedules and the Saudi carrier’s ambitious international expansion plans.
Houthi-linked missile attack on Riyadh Airport kills 12, injures 309, and disrupts flights amid rising security risks.
Riyadh Air has shared photos of HZ-RXAK, its first production Boeing 787-9 in the airline’s distinctive indigo and lavender livery.
Riyadh Air (RX) will launch 4 weekly flights between King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh (RUH), and Milan Malpensa Airport, Milan (MXP), from 16 December 2026.
Riyadh Air (RX) has started nonstop flights between Riyadh (RUH) and Manchester (MAN), adding Northern England to its rapidly expanding international network.
Salary information for Riyadh Air is less transparent than for established airlines, so the figures below should be treated as estimated 2026 compensation rather than a guaranteed company-wide pay scale.
Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas’ exact salary has not been publicly disclosed. His estimated base salary is approximately SAR 11–11.5 million per year, or around US$3 million.