RIYADH,
Saudi Arabia, March 14,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Riyadh Air
announced today that the new Saudi Arabian carrier has chosen the
787 Dreamliner to power its global launch and support its goal of
operating one of the most efficient and sustainable fleets in the
world.
Owned by Saudi Arabia's Public
Investment Fund (PIF), Riyadh Air said it will purchase 39 highly
efficient 787-9s, with options for an additional 33 787-9s. Based
in the capital city, Riyadh Air will play a key role in growing
Saudi Arabia's air transport
network.
This agreement is part of Saudi
Arabia's wider strategic plan to transform the country into
a global aviation hub. In total, Saudi Arabian carriers today
announced their intent to purchase up to 121 787 Dreamliners in
what will be the fifth largest commercial order by value in
Boeing's history. This will support the country's goal of serving
330 million passengers and attracting 100 million visitors annually
by 2030.
"The new airline reflects the ambitious vision of Saudi Arabia to be at the core of shaping the
future of global air travel and be a true disrupter in terms of
customer experience," said Tony
Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air.
"Riyadh Air's commitment to its customers will see the
integration of digital innovation and authentic Saudi hospitality
to deliver a seamless travel experience. By positioning the airline
as both a global connector and a vehicle to drive tourist and
business travel to Saudi Arabia,
our new 787-9 airplanes will serve as a foundation for our
worldwide operations, as we build the wider network and connect our
guests to Saudi Arabia and many
destinations around the world," Douglas said.
"This is a significant order that will support Riyadh Air's
commitment to deliver a world-class travel experience, while
supporting American aerospace manufacturing jobs at Boeing and
across our supply chain," said Stan
Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We
are incredibly proud of our nearly eight decades of partnership to
drive innovation and sustainable growth in Saudi Arabia's aviation sector. Our agreement
builds on that longstanding partnership and will further expand
access to safe and sustainable commercial air travel for decades
more."
The 787-9 provides the longest range of the 787 family of
airplanes, flying approximately 300 passengers 7,565 nautical miles
(14,010 km), with additional cargo capacity. Passengers enjoy a
better experience with the largest windows of any jet, air that is
more humid and pressurized at a lower cabin altitude for greater
comfort, large overhead bins with room for everyone's bag; soothing
LED lighting, and technology that senses and counters turbulence
for a smoother ride.
The 787 family is delivering unmatched fuel efficiency to
airline operators around the world reducing fuel use and emissions
by 25% compared to airplanes they replace.
This new order will be posted to Boeing's Orders and Deliveries
website once it is finalized.
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Boeing Media Relations
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