Saudia Group Acquires 105 A320neo Family Aircrafts For Aviation

In a major boost for Saudi Arabia's tourism ambitions, Saudia Group, the parent company of the national carrier Saudia and the budget airline flyadeal, announced a significant order for 105 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft at the Future Aviation Forum. This order, which includes 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo jets, increases Saudia Group's total Airbus A320neo backlog to 144. This investment aligns perfectly with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy, which aims to transform the kingdom into a leading global tourism destination by attracting over 150 million tourists by 2030. The new, fuel-efficient A320neo family aircraft will be instrumental in achieving this goal.

H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, said: “Saudia has ambitious operational objectives to meet growing demand. We are increasing flights and seat capacity across our existing 100+ destinations on four continents, with plans for further expansion. The progress of Saudi Vision 2030 is attracting more visits, tourists, entrepreneurs, and pilgrims each year. This motivated our decision to secure this significant deal, which will create jobs, increase local content, and contribute to the national economy.”

“The new additions of the A320neo family aircraft will play a vital role in contributing to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 plan,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President of Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. “It will enable Saudia Group’s strategy to advance the Kingdom’s aviation capabilities while enabling both airlines to benefit from the A320neo Family’s exceptional efficiency, superior economics, the highest level of passenger comfort as well as lower fuel-burn and emissions."

The Airbus A320neo family is the world's most popular single-aisle aircraft family, known for its efficiency and passenger comfort. The A321neo, the largest variant in the family, boasts an extended range and incorporates next-generation engines and Sharklets for significant noise reduction, fuel savings, and lower CO2 emissions compared to older models. Additionally, all Airbus A320 family aircraft are compatible with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a key element in reducing the aviation industry's environmental impact. Airbus is committed to making all its aircraft 100% SAF-compatible by 2030.