Riyadh Air
Coverage of Riyadh Air in the Nexus archive.
- Saudi Arabia launches new national carrier Riyadh Air despite Middle East conflict, delays
Saudi Arabia launched its second national carrier, Riyadh Air, after delays caused by Boeing delivery issues and regional conflicts, aiming to boost economic diversification and reduce reliance on oil. The airline, part of Vision 2030, plans to connect to over 100 international cities and create 200,000 jobs.
- Saudi's new national carrier gets off ground despite war, delays
Saudi Arabia launched its second national carrier, Riyadh Air, after more than a year of delays, despite economic challenges from the Middle East war and competition. The first flight, a Boeing 787 to London, marks a flagship project in Saudi's effort to reduce oil dependency.
- Riyadh Air CEO on US Plane Deliveries, Fuel Costs
Riyadh Air CEO discusses US plane deliveries and fuel costs. The article focuses on operational and financial aspects of the airline.
- The Saudi Airline Preparing to Launch Just as Iran Upends Travel
The Saudi airline Riyadh Air is preparing to launch amid tensions with Iran, which has recently upset travel plans. A Boeing Dreamliner 787-9 was showcased at the Paris Air Show. The move comes as the airline looks to expand its operations.