The national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudia, and the group’s low-cost carrier, Flyadeal, represented by Saudia Group, have signed a firm order for an additional 105 A320neo Family aircraft. The order consists of 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft. This agreement increases Saudia Group’s total Airbus order backlog to 144 A320neo Family aircraft.
Announced at the Future Aviation Forum
The agreement was announced at the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, attended by the Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser. The event also featured Saudia Group CEO Ibrahim Al-Omar and Airbus Executive Vice President of Commercial Aircraft Sales, Benoît de Saint-Exupéry.
Ambitious Operational Goals
HE Eng. Ibrahim Al-Omar stated, “Saudi Arabia has ambitious operational goals to meet the growing demand. We are expanding our flights and seat capacity in over 100 existing destinations across four continents. Saudi Vision 2030 is attracting more visitors, tourists, entrepreneurs, and pilgrims every year, motivating our decision to secure this significant agreement that will create jobs, increase local content, and contribute to the national economy.”
Joint Statement from Airbus and Saudia Group
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus Executive Vice President of Commercial Aircraft Sales, remarked, “The new additions of A320neo Family aircraft will play a crucial role in contributing to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 plan. This will enable Saudia Group’s strategy to enhance the Kingdom’s aviation capabilities while allowing both airlines to benefit from the A320neo Family’s exceptional efficiency, superior economics, highest levels of passenger comfort, as well as lower fuel consumption and emissions.”
Saudi National Tourism Strategy and Aviation
Through the Saudi National Tourism Strategy, which aims to attract more than 150 million tourists by 2030, Saudi Arabia is creating unprecedented opportunities for global aviation. This order with Airbus will significantly strengthen the Kingdom’s goal of becoming one of the leading global tourism destinations.
Advantages of the A320 Family
The A320 Family is the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft, with over 18,000 orders from more than 300 customers across all markets. The A321neo, the largest member of Airbus’s A320neo Family, offers unmatched range and performance. Featuring new generation engines and Sharklets, the A321neo delivers at least 20% fuel savings and CO2 reduction, and a 50% reduction in noise compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximizing passenger comfort in the widest single-aisle cabin in the sky. Like all Airbus aircraft, the entire A320 Family is currently capable of operating with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus aims for all its aircraft to be capable of flying with up to 100% SAF by 2030.
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