- Saudi airline welcomes first aircraft of its order of up to 72 787 Dreamliners
- Riyadh Air to launch 787-9 operations on regional and long-haul routes, supporting the Kingdom’s growth vision
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/-Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Riyadh Air announced that the new airline’s first two passenger aircraft, 787 Dreamliners, have been delivered and arrived in Riyadh, a milestone for the airline as it prepares to launch commercial service.
“Seeing our first custom-built 787 Dreamliner aircraft land in Riyadh is a historic moment for us and a momentous day for Saudi aviation,” said Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air. “I couldn’t be more excited or more confident about the future and the legacy we are creating. We are not just building an airline, we are opening a new gateway to the world from the heart of the Kingdom. We are absolutely ready and excited to welcome the world to Riyadh.”
The deliveries are a step forward for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s aviation strategy, which aims to attract 150 million visitors and serve 330 million passengers annually by 2030. Riyadh Air’s fleet plan includes up to 72,787 aircraft that will play a central role in connecting the Kingdom to regional and long-haul markets, including Europe, Asia, Africa and North America.
“Riyadh Air is bringing to life a vision of modern, world-class travel and we are delighted to support them as they unlock new possibilities for the Kingdom and the world,” said Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “The 787 Dreamliner offers Riyadh Air unmatched efficiency, flexibility on all routes and a beautiful interior that will provide a phenomenal travel experience.”
Riyadh Air plans to serve more than 100 destinations by 2030, initially implementing 787 flights to cities such as London, Cairo and Jeddah.
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