
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air Secures its Air Operator Certificate from GACA
Riyadh Air has received its Air Operator Certificate, AOC, from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation.
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Riyadh Air has received its Air Operator Certificate, AOC, from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation.

Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas has called Saudi Arabia’s lack of direct flights to major global cities “haram”, which is an Arabic phrase which means “forbidden”.

Riyadh Air has signed a multi year partnership with LIV Golf to become its official partner ahead of the 2025 season.

The PIF backed Riyadh Air placed an order for 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft at the Future Investment Initiative held in Riyadh.

Atletico Madrid’s iconic football stadium will now be named The Riyadh Air Metropolitano for the next 9 years after Riyadh Air secured the naming rights.

Riyadh Air has begun noncommercial flights ahead of its official launch in 2025.

Riyadh Air and Virgin Atlantic have signed a strategic MoU to enhance connectivity and premium travel between London and Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh Air, which is set to launch in 2025 Insha’Allah, has partnered with PIF owned Noon Payments to enhance digital transactions for its passengers for a secure and seamless travel experience.

Riyadh Air, which is set to launch in 2025, has become FIFA’s Concacaf official airline partner.

Riyadh Air and Delta Air Lines have signed a Strategic Cooperation MoU to enhance Saudi US connectivity through a future codeshare agreement.
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