Riyadh Air expands its fleet with 60 next gen busses

Riyadh Air announced an agreement to purchase 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh, signalling a significant boost to its cargo and passenger capacity as it prepares for its inaugural 2025 flight. With 132 aircraft now on order, Riyadh Air aims to support Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification, tourism, and cargo logistics. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of Riyadh Air stated, “This deal underlines the airline’s ambitious intentions in advance of next year’s launch as it builds a comprehensive international network and establishes Riyadh as a major strategic global aviation hub.”