Saudia Group has placed an order for 10 Airbus A330-900 aircraft for flyadeal, its low-cost subsidiary. This is flyadeal’s first widebody aircraft order, signalling its move into long-haul services.
The move supports Saudi Vision 2030 by expanding the fleet and enhancing connectivity to 250 destinations, targeting 330 million travellers by 2030.
The A330neo offers:
- 7,200 nm (13,300 km) range
- Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines
- Airspace cabin with better lighting, space, and entertainment
- 50% SAF-capable, aiming for 100% by 2030
Current Fleets:
- flyadeal: 37 A320 Family aircraft
- Saudia: 93 A320 and A330 aircraft
- Previous major order in May 2024: 105 Airbus aircraft (including 54 A321neos for flyadeal)
Airbus views the deal as a boost to Saudi Arabia’s aviation ambitions and a step toward unlocking new global routes.
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