Riyadh Air has firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, building on its ambitious expansion strategy as Saudi Arabia’s newest full-service carrier targets a rapid global network rollout.
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Air Arabia has expanded its fleet with the addition of a leased Airbus A320, bearing serial number 6072. The aircraft, registered as A6-AQQ, was delivered on January 30, 2025 and is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, known for their efficiency and reliability.
GetJet Airlines (Lithuania) has announced its long-term strategy to prioritize aircraft purchases over dry leasing arrangements for the next 5-10 years. The airline intends to invest in newer Boeing and Airbus models when the timing aligns with market conditions.
Rolls-Royce has announced that its £1 billion investment in durability improvements across its Trent engine family is delivering significant benefits to airline customers. The program, part of Rolls-Royce’s wider business transformation, has resulted in a dramatic rise in time-on-wing performance across the Trent 1000, Trent 7000, and Trent XWB variants, with forecasted improvements rising from 40% to 80%.
Saudia is holding preliminary discussions with Boeing and Airbus regarding a potential order for at least 150 aircraft. If concluded, the transaction would represent the largest aircraft purchase in the airline’s history and a major milestone in its long-term fleet strategy.
Delta Air Lines has announced the launch of a landmark new route between its primary hub in Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH), set to begin in October 2026. The move marks Delta’s entry into the Middle East market, furthering the airline’s long-term global expansion strategy and aligning with the growing commercial and economic partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of new seasonal flights between Abu Dhabi and Yekaterinburg in Russia. This route highlights the airline’s strategy of expanding its footprint into key seasonal markets while providing affordable and convenient travel options for passengers.
