Riyadh Air places firm order for 39 B787-9s with option of additional 33 B787s

Riyadh Air is all set to purchase 39 B787-9s with option for an additional 33 B787-9s. After announcing its launch yesterday, the airline has chosen the 787 Dreamliner to support its sustainability goal. This agreement is part of Saudi Arabia’s wider strategic plan to transform the country into a global aviation hub. In total, Saudi Arabian carriers today announced their intent to purchase up to 121 787 Dreamliners in what will be the fifth largest commercial order by value in Boeing’s history. This will support the country’s goal of serving 330 million passengers and attracting 100 million visitors annually by 2030. “The