Saudi Arabia\u2019s low-cost carrier, flyadeal, has joined the International Air Transport Association, marking a significant step in its regional and global expansion while supporting the Kingdom\u2019s growing aviation sector.
\nOn Jan. 29, flyadeal\u2019s management welcomed an IATA delegation, led by Kamil Al-Awadhi, the regional vice president for Africa and the Middle East, to celebrate the milestone at the airline\u2019s headquarters in Jeddah.
\nIn November, flyadeal earned IATA\u2019s Operational Safety Audit certification, the highest safety accreditation in the airline industry.
\nThis thorough evaluation examines an airline\u2019s operational safety, ensuring it adheres to the most rigorous standards, covering areas like aircraft engineering, maintenance, flight operations, cabin services, ground handling, cargo, and security.
\nSaudi Arabia is investing heavily in its aviation sector as part of the Vision 2030 initiative, which seeks to diversify the economy beyond fossil fuels, boost the private sector, and enhance global connectivity.
\nThe country aims to accommodate 330 million passengers by 2030, serve over 250 destinations, and transport 4.5 million tonnes of air cargo.
\nSteven Greenway, CEO of flyadeal, expressed his pride in joining IATA, an association that has long represented the airline industry with a unified voice.
\n\u201cSince our founding in 2017, our growth has been rapid, with operational safety as a top priority. Becoming an IATA member was a natural next step for us,\u201d he said.
\nGreenway also highlighted flyadeal\u2019s new position alongside Saudia, the full-service airline that has been a longstanding IATA member.
\n\u201cAs Saudia and IATA celebrate their 80th anniversaries this year, we are proud to be part of this milestone,\u201d he added.
\nAl-Awadhi also celebrated the addition of flyadeal to IATA, noting that their membership reflects the airline\u2019s significant role in Saudi Arabia\u2019s aviation expansion.
\n\u201cSaudi Arabia has made remarkable strides in developing a world-class aviation sector,\u201d he said. \u201cflyadeal\u2019s inclusion further demonstrates the Kingdom\u2019s commitment to enhancing connectivity and fostering sustainable industry growth.\u201d
\nHe also praised the government\u2019s ambitious vision for aviation and reaffirmed IATA\u2019s commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia\u2019s strategy to grow a thriving aviation industry that benefits travelers, businesses, and the economy.
\nflyadeal, which plans to carry more than 75,000 pilgrims on dedicated international charters during this year\u2019s Hajj season, operates from key hubs in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.
\nIt offers nearly 30 year-round and seasonal destinations within Saudi Arabia, as well as select cities in the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa.
\nThe airline\u2019s fleet includes 36 Airbus A320 aircraft, and it plans to significantly expand its network over the next 12 months as part of a major international growth initiative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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