Riyadh Airport attacks damaged six aircraft worth $375 million and prompted airlines to move billions in jets to safety.
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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.
Riyadh Air cabin crew salaries in 2026 are estimated at around SAR 10,000 to SAR 13,000 per month (USD 2,700 to USD 3,500 per month) when basic pay, flying pay and allowances are taken together.
Riyadh Air (RX) has shared new photos showing its first Airbus A321neo taking shape during final assembly at Airbus’ facility in Hamburg, Germany.