Aircraft
Boeing Lands Major Order Agreements from Saudi Airlines
Saudia and newly minted carrier Riyadh Air have agreed to place firm orders for a total of 78 Boeing 787s.
Conditional orders from Saudi Arabia include 39 Boeing 787s for flag carrier Saudia. (Image: Boeing)
Conditional orders from Saudi Arabia include 39 Boeing 787s for flag carrier Saudia. (Image: Boeing)

Boeing said Tuesday that it has won commitments from new Saudi airline Riyadh Air and current flag carrier Saudia for as many as 121 Dreamliner widebodies. Under the terms of the tentative contracts, each airline will sign a firm order for thirty-nine 787s and reserve options for a total of 43 more. Riyadh Air’s firm order would specify 787-9s, while the Saudi order would involve 787-9s and 787-10s. Neither of the airlines nor Boeing specified delivery dates.

The agreements form part of Saudi Arabia's wider plan to transform the country into a global aviation hub. The orders support the Kingdom’s goal of serving 330 million passengers and attracting 100 million visitors by 2030.