Saudia Signs Firm Order for 105 Airbus Aircraft

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(21/05/24)
 Saudia has signed a firm order with Airbus
for 105 A320neo family aircraft, comprising
12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft.

This latest deal increases Saudia’s
Airbus aircraft order backlog to 144 A320neo family aircraft.

Saudi Arabia has an ambitious national tourism strategy
of targeting more than 150 million tourists by
2030.

Saudia Airbus A320neo

“The new additions of the A320neo family aircraft
will play a vital role in contributing to Saudi Arabia’ ambitious
Vision 2030 plan,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice
President Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. “It will
enable Saudia Group’s strategy to advance the Kingdom’s aviation
capabilities while enabling both airlines to benefit from the
A320neo Family’s exceptional efficiency, superior economics,
highest level of passenger comfort as well as lower fuel-burn and
emissions.”

The Saudia Group comprises of two airlines:
Saudia, the national flag carrier; and flyadeal, the group’s
low-cost carrier.

“Saudia has ambitious operational objectives
to meet growing demand. We are increasing flights and seat
capacity across our existing 100+ destinations on four continents,
with plans for further expansion,” said H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of
Saudia Group. “The progress of Saudi Vision 2030 is attracting
more visits, tourists, entrepreneurs, and pilgrims each year. This
motivated our decision to secure this significant deal, which will
create jobs, increase local content, and contribute to the
national economy.”

Airbus is working towards all its aircraft
to be capable of operating with up to 100% SAF by 2030.

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