TOULOUSE — Saudia Group’s new aircraft deal with Airbus will enhance its fleet by adding up to 20 new wide-body A330neo aircraft, 10 of which are firm orders for flyadeal, the group’s low-cost carrier.

Known for its efficiency, long range and versatility, the A330neo aligns with the group’s strategy to broaden its operational reach and introduce more destinations.

Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027, with the final aircraft arriving in 2029.

The signing ceremony was held at the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, in the presence of H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, and Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus. The deal was signed by Saleh Eid, Vice President of Fleet Management at Saudia Group, and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President of Sales of Commercial Aircraft at Airbus.

The deal “marks a pivotal milestone in our ambitious strategy to modernize and expand our fleet. It builds on last year’s historic deal with Airbus for 105 aircraft. This step aligns with our national strategies under Saudi Vision 2030, which aim to connect 250 destinations and facilitate the travel of over 330 million travellers and 150 million tourists by 2030,” said H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group.

Saudia Group currently operates a fleet of 194 aircraft, for commercial routes, cargo and logistics. The group is set for expansion, with 191 new aircraft scheduled for delivery in the coming years.