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Riyadh Air Welcomes First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

June 5, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Riyadh Air's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners have arrived in Saudi Arabia.
The two aircraft feature a four-class configuration.
Deliveries were delayed from 2025 due to Boeing production issues.
Riyadh Air has opened bookings for flights to London-Heathrow.

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Strategic Implications

The arrival of these aircraft may signal the start of a new era for Riyadh Air, which could strengthen its competitive position in the Middle Eastern aviation market. The airline's expansion suggests a growing demand for air travel in the region, which may benefit Boeing and other aircraft manufacturers.

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What Happened

Saudi Carrier Expands Fleet With State-Of-The-Art Aircraft

Riyadh Air has welcomed its first two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, which arrived at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport on June 5, 2026. The aircraft, registered HZ-RXAA and HZ-RXAB, feature a four-class configuration and were initially scheduled to arrive in 2025, but deliveries were delayed due to Boeing production issues. Riyadh Air has opened bookings for flights between Riyadh and London-Heathrow, starting on July 1, 2026. The airline was launched in March 2023, by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund and the country’s Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, as reported by AeroTime.

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