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Middle East aviation: transformation, growth and future challenges https://lnkd.in/eSKeH2mZ Vision 2030 has a target to reach 300 million air passengers by 2030, 100 million of whom will be tourists (however that classification is determined). 

flyadeal has made a firm order for 51 narrowbody Airbus aircraft to fuel the next phase of its expansion plans. The order for 12 Airbus A320neos and 39 bigger capacity A321neos was signed as part of a wider announcement by parent Saudia Group Of Companies for a record 105 aircraft order – the largest in Saudi aviation history. The announcement was made on the opening day of the Future Aviation Forum held in Riyadh last week. His Excellency Saleh Al-Jasser, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, presided over the official signing by His Excellency Eng Ibrahim Al-Omar, Saudia Group Director General, and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus Executive Vice-President Sales. flyadeal’s new fleet will support growth targets that will see a tripling in size from the current 32 all-Airbus A320neo and ceo variants to more than 100 aircraft by 2030, with its network reach rising sharply from 30 domestic and international destinations to over 100 within six years. Steven Greenway ستيفن غرينوي, flyadeal chief executive officer, said: “Today’s historic announcement is a clear statement of intent of flyadeal’s goals as we prepare for the next phase of dynamic growth beyond 2026 when we begin taking deliveries of the new aircraft. “flyadeal has exciting plans with the new fleet, especially the A321neos which will give us the flexibility on high-demand routes and to slot-constrained airports by offering up to 240 seats that represent 30 per cent more capacity than our current 186-seat A320s. And of course these new generation, environmentally friendly aircraft will provide optimum fuel efficiency, very much in line with the Kingdom’s sustainability drive and Saudi Vision 2030 to build a dynamic aviation industry.” https://lnkd.in/ddEA93Vq #airtransport #airlinesandairplanes #aircraft #expansion #aviationindustry

Saudi Arabia’s national carrier orders more than 100 new Airbus jets Full Article Link >>> https://lnkd.in/gnF59KXC NEW DELHI: Saudia Group , the parent company of Saudi Arabia ‘s national airline Saudia and its budget carrier Flyadeal, has placed an order for 105 new Airbus jets from the A320neo family. The order consists of 12 A320neos and 93 A321neos, bringing Saudia Group’s total Airbus aircraft order backlog to 144 planes, as the […] . . Latest IND . . . . #trendingnews #newstrending #trendingtopicnews #lifestyle #business #news #healthylifestyle #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #lifestyleblogger #luxurylifestyle #businessowner #businesswoman #smallbusinessowner #businessnews

Global Airways Group has acquired another Airbus A320-232 as part of its strategy to replace its older aircraft with a more efficient fleet. The aircraft, manufacturer serial number 2167, initially served Martinair in Holland before being purchased by Macquarie Airfinance Global and operated by Etihad Airways until June 2023. Now in the hands of Global Aviation Operations, based at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, the aircraft will undergo South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) certification. Thereafter, it will be placed on South Africa’s civil aviation register as ZS-GAB and added to Global Airways’ licence. The newly-acquired aircraft will be wet-leased by Afrijet Business Service and will fly under the Fly Gabon banner, providing operational capacity and enhancing regional connectivity in its markets. With this safe and reliable aircraft Global Airways is able to extract efficiencies that will bolster its operations. It also enhances Global Airways’ competitive fleet solutions offering to its partners and customers. Global Airways chief operating officer, Sandy Baynes, says that the company’s fleet renewal program is based on sound financial principes that allows more efficient aircraft to be operated without incurring financial debt and or other potentially onerous and inflexible obligations. https://lnkd.in/eSBUxKnB #airtransport #aircraft #airlinesandairplanes #aviationindustry

flynas airline has expanded its passenger capacity by 25 percent following the acquisition of two Airbus A320neo aircraft, marking a significant milestone for Saudi Arabia’s premier low-cost carrier. This development signifies improved operational capabilities, enabling the airline to offer over 1.2 million seats for both international and domestic flights during the month of Ramadan. Within a span of less than two years, Flynas has more than doubled the size of its all-Airbus fleet, achieving a remarkable growth of over 100 percent. The addition of two A320neo aircrafts has bolstered the airline's capacity by more than 73 percent, bringing the total to 46 planes. To facilitate operations during Ramadan, the airline has incorporated four A330 wide-body aircraft into its fleet. These acquisitions are part of a larger order for 120 aircraft from Airbus, valued at over SAR 32 billion (Dh 8.3 billion), aligning with its ambitious plan to increase new aircraft orders to 250, in line with the objectives outlined in the National Civil Aviation Strategy. The strategy aims to accommodate 330 million passengers and attract 100 million tourists annually by 2030. #Saudiarabia #Flynas #Passenger #Ramadan

The size of the Middle East aviation fleet is projected to increase at an annual rate of 4.2 percent from 2024 to 2034, outstripping growth rates in most parts of the world, including Africa (2.3 percent), Latin America (1.9 percent), North America (1.8 percent), and Western Europe (1 percent). https://lnkd.in/enDU7Xek

flynas airline has expanded its passenger capacity by 25 percent following the acquisition of two Airbus A320neo aircraft, marking a significant milestone for Saudi Arabia’s premier low-cost carrier. This development signifies improved operational capabilities, enabling the airline to offer over 1.2 million seats for both international and domestic flights during the month of Ramadan. Within a span of less than two years, Flynas has more than doubled the size of its all-Airbus fleet, achieving a remarkable growth of over 100 percent. The addition of two A320neo aircrafts has bolstered the airline's capacity by more than 73 percent, bringing the total to 46 planes. To facilitate operations during Ramadan, the airline has incorporated four A330 wide-body aircraft into its fleet. These acquisitions are part of a larger order for 120 aircraft from Airbus, valued at over SAR 32 billion (Dh 8.3 billion), aligning with its ambitious plan to increase new aircraft orders to 250, in line with the objectives outlined in the National Civil Aviation Strategy. The strategy aims to accommodate 330 million passengers and attract 100 million tourists annually by 2030. #Saudiarabia #Flynas #Passenger #Ramadan

Proud that our past analysis of the Turkish business jet market features in the most recent edition of Aviation Turkey Magazine! The original content can be found below or in the magazine itself here: https://lnkd.in/emWpGU5J #turkey #businessaviation #businessjets #privatejets #privateaviation #aircraftfinance #aircraftleasing #ionicinsights

Saudi Arabia’s national carrier orders more than 100 new Airbus jets Full Article Link >>> https://lnkd.in/gmVNjt_k NEW DELHI: Saudia Group , the parent company of Saudi Arabia ‘s national airline Saudia and its budget carrier Flyadeal, has placed an order for 105 new Airbus jets from the A320neo family. The order consists of 12 A320neos and 93 A321neos, bringing Saudia Group’s total Airbus aircraft order backlog to 144 planes, as the […] . . Latest IND . . . . #trendingnews #newstrending #trendingtopicnews #lifestyle #business #news #healthylifestyle #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #lifestyleblogger #luxurylifestyle #businessowner #businesswoman #smallbusinessowner #businessnews

#Saudia Group, the parent company of #Saudia airline and budget carrier flyadeal, has made a historic announcement with a massive order for 105 Airbus narrow-body aircraft, worth a staggering $19 billion. The #landmark deal includes 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo jets, with Saudia set to receive 54 #A321neo aircraft and flyadeal acquiring 12 A320neos and 39 A321neos. The deliveries are scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2026 and will be completed by 2032. Notably, Airbus has been facing challenges with delivery delays for its A320neo family. This significant order aligns with #Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, supporting the #kingdom's ambitious plans to diversify its economy and bolster its aviation sector. #LatestDubai #Arabtimesnews - #SaudiaGroup #Airbus #A320neo #A321neo #NarrowBodyAircraft #Aviation