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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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Riyadh Air’s loyalty programme expands Uber partnership

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

Sfeer, the loyalty programme powered by Riyadh Air, has partnered with Uber to offer its Founding Members six months of complimentary Uber One membership. The benefit provides savings, premium ride features, and 10% cashback on eligible trips across Saudi Arabia.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Travelport signs multi-year agreement with Riyadh Air

Wed, 26 Nov 2025

Travelport has signed a multi-year distribution agreement with Riyadh Air. The agreement will enable Riyadh Air to distribute its content, including NDC and traditional fares, through Travelport's wide-reaching marketplace.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Riyadh Air signs key deals at Dubai Airshow 2025

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

At Dubai Airshow 2025, Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, announced a comprehensive suite of technical, training, and travel partnership agreements designed to rapidly scale its operations and enhance the passenger experience.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

The Helicopter Company, Riyadh Air sign MoU for mobility

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

The Helicopter Company (THC), a PIF company and Saudi Arabia’s premier commercial helicopter operator, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of Saudi Arabia and also a PIF entity, at Dubai Airshow.

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Riyadh Air selects CFM LEAP engines for 60 new A321neo fleet

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Riyadh Air on Tuesday announced a firm order for 120 CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power 60 Airbus A321neo family aircraft ordered last year.