In a landmark deal for Airbus, Saudia Group, the parent company of Saudi Arabia’s national airline Saudia and the budget carrier flyadeal, signed a firm order for 105 A320neo family aircraft. This marks the largest aircraft purchase by the Kingdom ever.
The order, announced at the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, includes 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo airplanes. With this addition, Saudia Group’s total Airbus A320neo family aircraft on order reaches 144.
The first aircraft are expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2026 and will be distributed between Saudia and flyadeal.
The agreement signing ceremony was witnessed by several dignitaries, including Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Saudia Group Director General Ibrahim Al-Omar, and Airbus executive vice president of sales Benoît de Saint-Exupéry.
Al-Omar highlighted Saudia’s plans to expand its network and meet growing demand. “We are adding flights and seats across our existing network of over 100 destinations on four continents, with plans for further growth,” he said.
“The success of Saudi Vision 2030 is attracting more visitors, tourists, entrepreneurs, and pilgrims each year. This motivated our decision to secure this significant deal, which will create jobs, boost local content, and contribute to the national economy,” Al-Omar added.
According to de Saint-Exupéry, these new aircraft will be instrumental in achieving the ambitious goals of Saudi Vision 2030. “This order supports Saudia Group’s strategy to strengthen the Kingdom’s aviation sector,” he said. “The A320neo family’s exceptional efficiency, economic advantages, superior passenger comfort, lower fuel burn, and reduced emissions will benefit both airlines.”
