Saudi carrier commences first international flight using sole Boeing 787-9, with expansion plans underway

Saudi lessor places initial order for 10 freighters and 30 narrow-body jets, but could expand deal to 77 aircraft

Company, which recently closed a deal for 30 Boeing 737 MAX, is reportedly negotiating a similar order for A320neo and possibly A350F freighters

The deal includes 20 firm orders for the 737-8 plus 10 purchase options. Planemaker also revealed an order for eight jets from an unidentified customer in April