Boeing has announced that the company has received an order from Riyadh Air, the new Saudi Arabian carrier for the 39 highly efficient 787 Dreamliner 787-9s, with options for an additional 33 787-9s. Riyadh Air with this new purchase will power its global launch and support its goal of operating one of the most efficient and sustainable fleets in the world. Riyadh Air is owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). Based in the capital city, Riyadh Air will play a key role in growing Saudi Arabia’s air transport network.
This agreement with Boeing is part of Saudi Arabia’s wider strategic plan to transform the country into a global aviation hub. In total, Saudi Arabian carriers today announced their intent to purchase up to 121 787 Dreamliners in what will be the fifth-largest commercial order by value in Boeing’s history. This will support the country’s goal of serving 330 million passengers and attracting 100 million visitors annually by 2030.