Riyadh Air Launches Inaugural Riyadh–London Heathrow Service

Riyadh Air operated its first scheduled service between Riyadh and London Heathrow on October 26. The flight used the airline’s sole Boeing 787-9, named ‘Jamila’, and is scheduled to run daily.

Initially, the service is limited to Riyadh Air employees and selected guests. The carrier has not yet opened bookings to the general public.

Riyadh Air was established in March 2023 as Saudi Arabia’s new global airline. The company aims to connect over 100 destinations by 2030 as part of the country’s aviation sector development strategy.

AviLease, an aircraft lessor, signed its first leasing agreement with Riyadh Air to provide an additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The delivery of this aircraft is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025.

The airline holds firm orders for 25 Airbus A350-1000s, 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft, and 39 Boeing 787-9s. These orders are intended to support Riyadh Air’s expansion plans over the coming years.

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