Saudia Group has disclosed an order with Airbus for 10 A330-900 aircraft for its subsidiary flyadeal. It marks the first widebody order for the subsidiary and paves the way for new long-haul services and enhanced passenger experience, whilst advancing the airline\u2019s goal of operating the youngest fleet among the Middle East\u2019s low-cost airlines.
\nThe agreement was announced at a signing ceremony held at Airbus\u2019 facilities in Toulouse in the presence of His Excellency Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, Saleh Eid, Vice President of Fleet Management and Agreements at Saudia Group and Beno\u00eet de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry, EVP Sales Commercial Aircraft at Airbus.
\nH.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar stated: “This deal marks a pivotal milestone in our ambitious strategy to modernise and expand our fleet. It builds on last year\u2019s historic deal with Airbus for 105 aircraft. This step aligns with our national strategies under Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to connect 250 destinations and facilitate the travel of over 330 million travelers and 150 million tourists by 2030\u201d.
\nBeno\u00eet de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry said: \u201cSaudia Group\u2019s A330neo order for flyadeal marks a key step in advancing the Kingdom\u2019s aviation ambition to unlock long-haul markets and attract new customers. The A330neo\u2019s proven versatility, new generation efficiency, and excellent passenger experience will perfectly support Saudia Group\u2019s strategic growth and solidify their position as a global aviation leader. We look forward to seeing the versatile champion fly in flyadeal colours.”
\nSaudia Group ordered 105 Airbus aircraft, including 54 A321neo aircraft for flyadeal in May 2024. Currently, flyadeal operates a fleet of 37 A320 Family aircraft and Saudia a fleet of 93 A320 Family and A330 aircraft.
\nPowered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 is capable of flying 7,200 nm \/ 13,300 km non-stop. The A330neo features the award-winning Airspace cabin, which offers passengers a unique experience, high level of comfort, ambience, and design. This includes more individual space, enlarged overhead bins, a new lighting system and access to the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.
\nAt the end of March 2025, the A330 Family had won over 1,800 firm orders from more than 130 customers worldwide. As with all Airbus aircraft, the A330 family is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and is targeting up to 100% SAF capability by 2030.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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