- Riyadh Air firmed an order for six additional A350-1000s, increasing its total to 31.
- The agreement forms part of a commitment for up to 50 A350-1000s revealed in 2025.
- Riyadh Air will be the first Saudi airline to operate the A350-1000.
- The airline aims to serve more than 100 global destinations by 2030.
- The A350-1000 delivers a 25pc advantage in fuel burn and operating costs.
Riyadh Air has firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, increasing its total firm commitment for the type to 31 aircraft. The agreement forms part of the airline’s original commitment for up to 50 A350-1000s revealed in 2025. Riyadh Air will become the first airline in Saudi Arabia to operate the A350-1000.
Adam Boukadida, Chief Financial Officer of Riyadh Air, stated the firm-up reflected the airline’s continued confidence in its growth trajectory and in the future of Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector. He stated the increased commitment strengthened the foundation of the airline’s future network and supported its ambition to serve more than 100 global destinations by 2030. Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales, stated the A350-1000 would play an important role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives.
The A350-1000 uses state-of-the-art technologies and aerodynamics delivering a 25pc advantage in fuel burn, operating costs and CO₂ emissions compared to previous generation competitor aircraft. At the end of June 2026, the A350 Family had won 1,595 firm orders from 68 customers worldwide.
Adam Boukadida, Chief Financial Officer of Riyadh Air, shared, “Increasing our A350-1000 commitment to 31 aircraft strengthens the foundation of our future network and supports our ambition to serve more than 100 global destinations by 2030.”
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales, shared, “As Riyadh Air advances its ambitious growth plans, the A350-1000 will play an important role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives and helping position the Kingdom as a leading international aviation hub.”
