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Riyadh Air plans to close deal to acquire at least 150 narrow-body aircraft
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Rafael Ramos
5/31/2023
The company formed on March 12 this year, Riyadh Air, has not even started yet and is reportedly in talks with Boeing for a large order of at least 150 737 MAX.
Neither Boeing nor the airline commented on the matter. However, sources connected to the negotiation show that Riyadh Air is looking for 300 to 400 single-aisle jets, which could mean that Airbus could also participate, probably with the A321neo.
However, the advantage is still with Boeing, as the American manufacturer has the ability to offer delivery slots faster than Airbus, which could only deliver after 2029.
The new airline is expected to offer services that are complementary to those currently offered by the current Saudia from its hub, King Khalid International Airport (RUH). By 2030, Saudi Arabia wants to have 330 million passengers per year – three times more than the country has today.
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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