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July 29, 2026
Meanwhile, the Houthis mull tolling the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and a new report underlines America's interceptor stockpile woes. The post Trump Vows Revenge For Iranian Missile Attack, U.S. And Saudis…
July 28, 2026
Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo have signed an interline agreement to expand cargo connectivity through Saudi Arabia, giving customers wider network access, more routing options and improved…
Agreement reached with Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. Saudia has expanded its codeshare agreement with SkyTeam partners Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic to…
The partnership will support Riyadh Cargo's expansion beyond its current network, adding Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur and Dhaka en route to 100+ destinations by 2030.
Yemen's Houthis claim to have destroyed a state-of-the-art Saudi Akıncı combat drone and have released a video of the wreckage.
July 27, 2026
Though the U.S. and Iran aren't directly attacking each other, Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure has been rocked by Iranian proxies. The post Uneasy Pause In U.S.-Iran Fighting Holds Amidst Growing…
July 26, 2026
Riyadh Air announced a firm order for six more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, bringing the total number of firm orders for this model to 31. The agreement is part of the initial commitment by…
Flynas confirms the purchase of five A330-900s and twenty A321neos. The Saudi carrier thus brings its Airbus commitments to 235 aircraft to support its expansion in domestic markets…
July 24, 2026
Leisure carrier unveils pact to build on earlier Milan route with kingdom’s air connectivity committee. Premium leisure carrier Beond is looking to link several European cities with Saudi Arabia’s…
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Flynas accelerates its expansion at Farnborough 2026, ordering 5 more Airbus A330-900 and 20 more A321neo to support Saudi Vision 2030.
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July 23, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s The Helicopter Company has signed a letter of intent with Bombardier for up to 60 business… The post Saudi Arabia’s THC signs deal for up to 60 Bombardier jets appeared first on…
July 22, 2026
Just as the war with Iran looks about to fully erupt again, the Houthis are going to put an even tighter squeeze on the world's energy supply. The post Houthis Now Attacking Saudi Oil Tankers In Red…
Saudi low-cost carrier flynas agreed to firm up an order for five Airbus A330-900neo and 20 A321neo aircraft… The post Saudi carrier flynas firms up order for five A330-900neo, 20 A321neo aircraft…
Update 22 juli, 11:10 KLM vliegt niet naar Dubai, Riyadh en Dammam tot en met 6 september. Update 1 juli, 12:00 KLM vliegt niet naar Dubai, Riyadh en Dammam tot en met 23 augustus. Update 16 juni…
The Helicopter Company (THC), the leading commercial helicopter operator in Saudi Arabia, and Bombardier have signed a letter of intent to make a firm order of 12 aircraft..
July 21, 2026
THC signs a letter of intent with Bombardier for 12 jets and 48 options, marking its entry into business aviation. The fleet could reach 60 Challenger and Global aircraft.
The Helicopter Company, Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, has placed an order for 11 additional Leonardo AW139… The post The Helicopter Company orders 11 more Leonardo AW139s at…
Airbus Helicopters and The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia's leading commercial helicopter operator, announced at the…
July 20, 2026
Airbus Helicopters and The Helicopter Company (THC), a leading commercial helicopter operator in Saudi Arabia and a company participating in the Public Investment Fund (PIF), have announced in the…
Airbus continues to strengthen its order portfolio with new contracts announced during the Farnborough International Aeronautical Hall and in the days before the competition. To the commitments..
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Airbus Helicopters and The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, have announced a firm order for eight…
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The upstart Saudi Arabian airline Riyadh Air isn’t letting geopolitical uncertainty and rising tensions in the Middle East slow down its ambitious growth strategy, with the carrier using the first…
The new step taken by Riyadh Air in the wide fuselage market represents a high-precision movement on the geo-strategic board of the Persian Gulf. Funded..
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20-07-2026 The new international premium positioning airline of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Air, has closed a firm agreement for the acquisition of six additional aircraft of the model..
The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, has placed a firm order for eight additional… The post The Helicopter Company orders eight additional Airbus H145…
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new premium international carrier, has firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000… The post Riyadh Air firms up order for six more Airbus A350-1000s at…
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has exercised options for 28 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets, a… The post Riyadh Air firms up order for 28 Boeing 787s, adds 787-10 at…
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Saudi carrier will exercise options for 28 787 Dreamliner jets from 2023 order and convert 20 options to largest 787 Dreamliner variant Riyadh Air has taken delivery of six 787-9 jets and...
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July 13, 2026
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Riyadh Air is considering placing an order for as many as 30 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners as the… The post Riyadh Air weighs firm order for 25-30 more Boeing 787s appeared first on AeroTime .
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government said it struck the runway at Sana’a International Airport on July 13, 2026, to stop… The post Yemen strikes capital’s airport runway to block Mahan Air flight from…