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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

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

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🔹The Saudia Group has placed an order with Airbus for 105 A320neo-Family aircraft. The aircraft (93 A321neos and 12 A320neos) will be split between the flag carrier Saudia and its low-cost subsidiary Flyadeal. It now takes the group's Airbus order backlog to 144 A320neo Family aircraft. In a statement, the Saudia Group said that the order directly support its “objectives to connect the world with the Kingdom, aligning with several key pillars of Saudi Vision 2030”. The ambitious plan is to attract over 150 million tourists to the region and expand the number of destinations served by its airlines to 250 by 2030. 📸: Airbus #aviationnews #avgeek #saudiagroup #airbus

Saudia Among Top 10 Airlines in Cirium's 2023 Punctuality Rankings According to Cirium's 2023 Punctuality Rankings, global aviation analytics experts, Saudia, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Etihad, and Emirates are among the top 10 airlines in punctuality. #Cirium #2023PunctualityRankings #Saudia

Maldivian is seeking an Airbus A330-200 to begin long-haul operations Maldivian, the state-owned national carrier of the Maldives, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a single widebody Airbus A330-200. According to the RFP, the carrier is seeking the aircraft on a dry lease basis for a period of five years. Once acquired, the aircraft would be the company’s first widebody aircraft, enabling the airline to launch long-haul intercontinental flights for the first time. The RFP comes on the back of the recent decision by the president of the Maldives, Mohammed Muizz, to source a pair of widebody aircraft for future long-haul operations to destinations in Europe and China.  Read more at: https://lnkd.in/d6p8AkqR #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation

Libyan Express is in the final stages of acquiring an ATR 42-500 with the intent of inducting it into its ever expanding fleet. Sources close to the deal have revealed with MAviO News, that the twin turboprop should undergo maintenance checks at Medavia Technics prior to it joining the fleet. In a seperate development, Universal Air is also tantalizingly considering, to start flying on the Malta-Mitiga route in competition with Medsky Airways. The flight should operate twice weekly with sources claiming it is likely that the Q400 will ply the route on Wednesdays and Saturdays. From its end UA is keeping tight-lipped on its plans for the Maghreb country. The Libyan market has always attracted huge interest from major carriers. The latest airline to audit Libyan airports has been Royal Jordanian Airlines which is considering linking Amman with Mitiga. Special thanks to Libyan aviation expert Captain Nouman El-Ageli for his help and input with these stories. File Photo: Mario Caruana / MAviO News (ATR 42-500 for illustration purposes ONLY) Enemed Malta Top Spotter Libyan Express Nouman El-Ageli Universal Air #mavionews #mavioawards #mavioconference

Saudia Group orders 105 A320neo Family aircraft to support Saudi Arabia’s aviation goals Saudia Group, represented by Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and flyadeal, the group’s low-cost carrier, has signed a firm order for an additional 105 A320neo Family aircraft. The order comprises 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft. This increases Saudia Group’s Airbus aircraft order backlog to 144 A320neo family aircraft. The agreement was announced at the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh in the presence of H.E. Saleh bin Nasser AIJasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. 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.” said Benoit de Saint-Exupery, Executive Vice President 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.” Read: https://lnkd.in/dfrzMdkt Air Cargo Update SAUDI AIRLINES Saudia Cargo Airbus flyadeal flynas #SaudiaGroup #A320neo #AviationGoals #SaudiAviation #Aerospace #AviationInnovation #FleetExpansion #Airbus #A320Family #AviationNews #MiddleEastAviation #SustainableAviation #AviationIndustry #FlySaudia #Travel #AirlineFleet #AviationGrowth #SaudiVision2030

Saudia Group orders 105 A320neo Family aircraft to support Saudi Arabia’s aviation goals Saudia Group, represented by Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and flyadeal, the group’s low-cost carrier, has signed a firm order for an additional 105 A320neo Family aircraft. The order comprises 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft. This increases Saudia Group’s Airbus aircraft order backlog to 144 A320neo family aircraft. The agreement was announced at the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh in the presence of H.E. Saleh bin Nasser AIJasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. Read More: https://buff.ly/3QT9FZp

Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube, in a recent interview with PTI, said that he doesn't think about the competition and believes that the aviation market is big enough for the company to succeed. Dube stressed that the focus is on service excellence and cost leadership and said the airline is looking to expand its network and international presence. Currently, the airline flies to Doha and Riyadh and will commence services to Abu Dhabi on July 11. Notably, it also offers a host of ancillary services, including allowing pets on board flights. "I don't think about competition and certainly don't think about it in encouraging or discouraging terms. If we focus on ourselves, the market is big enough for us to succeed," Dube said. When asked whether current competition is encouraging, Dube replied, "We don't spend so much time focused on what competition is doing unless we have things we can learn from... what can be improved upon... there is no other word than competition... good, bad, slow, fast, encouraging, discouraging, it is just competition." Notably, Akasa Air, which has more than 4,000 employees, had placed an order for 226 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The company is expected to add more than 200 aircraft to its fleet over the next eight years. #akasaair #airline #aviation #success #company #indianstartupnews