Saudi Arabia  – Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has appointed Captain Aman Bangia as Boeing Training Manager (Acting).

• Riyadh Air is targeting a late 2025 commercial launch, with a strategic focus on regional and European markets.

• Fleet ramp-up is currently constrained by aircraft delivery schedules, with the airline expecting to receive one aircraft per month.

• Riyadh Air has placed firm orders for:

  • 39 Boeing 787-9 aircraft (none delivered to date)

  • 60 Airbus A321neo (A321-200N) aircraft

  • 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

Source: Aman Bangia (Riyadh Air)