Riyadh Air launches flights between Riyadh and Dubai
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, on Thursday launched daily direct flights between Riyadh and Dubai, operated by its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Riyadh Air joins IATA amid rapid expansion
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) following the launch of its inaugural flights to London and Jeddah, marking a milestone in its global expansion strategy.
Riyadh Air wins US approval to launch flights
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, has secured approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate flights to and from the United States, marking a major milestone in the airline's international expansion plans.
Riyadh Air takes off on first domestic route to Jeddah
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
Riyadh Air launched its first domestic route between Riyadh and Jeddah on June 15, marking a key step in expanding its Kingdom-wide network, with flight frequencies set to increase from two daily services to four from July 2.
Riyadh Air launches inaugural flight to London Heathrow
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched its inaugural flight, RX401, from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport on Wednesday.
Riyadh Air announces five new destinations as first 3 Dreamliners arrive
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Riyadh Air, a Public Investment Fund company and Saudi Arabia's national carrier, on Monday announced the launch of five new destinations: Cairo, Dubai, Jeddah, Madrid, and Manchester, coinciding with the arrival of the first three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in its modern fleet.
Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for daily Riyadh - Dubai service
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, on Monday announced the opening of ticket sales for daily flights between Dubai and Riyadh - a key addition to its growing network.
Riyadh Air’s first two Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets land in Saudi capital
Fri, 05 Jun 2026
Boeing and Riyadh Air have announced that the new carrier’s first two passenger airplanes, 787 Dreamliners, were delivered and arrived in Riyadh, a milestone for the airline as it prepares to launch commercial service.
Riyadh Air expands Saudi aviation careers with Nawat Programme
Tue, 12 May 2026
Riyadh Air has launched the Nawat Cabin Crew Programme to train Saudi nationals for aviation careers, supporting Vision 2030 and its goal of connecting Saudi Arabia to over 100 destinations by 2030.
PIF to support development of 100,000 hotel rooms, 70 tourism experiences
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
Saudi Public Investment Fund's (PIF) tourism, travel, and entertainment ecosystem aims to capitalise on the growing Saudi tourism industry by developing strategic assets that generate reliable returns, improving air‑connectivity and leveraging world‑class events to attract visitors.
Riyadh Air plans to start daily flights to Cairo
Tue, 24 Feb 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has announced Cairo as a key addition to its growing network, with daily services to begin soon from Riyadh aboard its new state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Riyadh Air opens Hafawa Lounge ahead of commercial launch
Wed, 18 Feb 2026
Riyadh Air has unveiled its first premium airport lounge, the Hafawa Lounge, at King Khalid International Airport, created in partnership with the multidisciplinary design studio Yabu Pushelberg. Spanning nearly 2,000 square meters between Terminals 1 and 2, the lounge accommodates around 370 Business Elite and Business Class guests and marks a milestone ahead of the airline’s commercial launch.
Riyadh Air launches overseas pilot scholarship for Saudi nationals
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Riyadh Air has launched its First Officer Scholarship Programme with guaranteed employment, creating a new pathway for Saudi nationals to train, qualify, and return home prepared to operate the airline’s Boeing and Airbus fleet as First Officer Pilots.
Riyadh Air, Mastercard partner to elevate travel
Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Riyadh Air and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming global travel through the integration of payments, technology, and travel experiences. The collaboration introduces innovations across consumer payments, premium airport experiences, and next-generation B2B travel payments.
Riyadh Air, Neo Space launch high-speed in-flight connectivity on A321s
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabia’s commercial space services provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, to equip its Airbus A321 fleet with NSG Skywaves - the Group’s advanced in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution.
Riyadh Air launches Riyadh Cargo
Thu, 22 Jan 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has announced the launch of its cargo operations under the brand “Riyadh Cargo”, marking the airline’s entry into the global air cargo market and activation of belly-hold cargo operations across its wide-body fleet.
Riyadh Air launches aviation scholarship programme
Sun, 28 Dec 2025
Riyadh Air’s newly-announced ‘Employment-First’ Overseas Scholarship Programme aims to launch several scholarship tracks, starting with two specialised paths for engineers in Australia, followed by a pilot training programme in the US.
Riyadh Air completes first Boeing 787-9 test flight
Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Riyadh Air achieved a milestone in the delivery process of its first aircraft from Boeing with the completion of the initial test flight (B1 Flight) of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The aircraft departed from Boeing’s manufacturing facility in Charleston, South Carolina, US.
Riyadh Air, Huawei sign MoU to advance digital capabilities
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
Riyadh Air and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that brings together the former’s global growth vision and the latter’s technological expertise to elevate how guests discover, book, and experience travel with Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier.
Riyadh Air names Khimji’s Travel & Tourism as Omani partner
Thu, 18 Dec 2025
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Riyadh Air has officially appointed Khimji’s Travel & Tourism, a key unit of Khimji Ramdas Group, one of the reputed business houses in Oman, as its exclusive distribution and sales partner in the sultanate.
Riyadh Air, IBM partner to launch world's first AI-native airline
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
IBM said it has collaborated with Riyadh Air to set up the world’s first AI-native airline. Designed from the ground up without legacy patchwork, these AI-driven operations provide the foundation to transform guest and employee experiences.