Saudia Group has placed an order with Airbus for 10 A330-900 aircraft, destined for its low-cost subsidiary flyadeal.
The agreement marks flyadeal’s first widebody order, supporting its plans to launch long-haul services and significantly enhance the passenger experience.
The move also aligns with the airline’s strategy to maintain the youngest fleet among Middle Eastern low-cost carriers.
The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony at Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, attended by His Excellency Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, director general of Saudia Group, Christian Scherer, chief executive of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, Saleh Eid, vice president of fleet management and agreements at Saudia Group, and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, executive vice president of airbus commercial aircraft sales.
This latest order follows Saudia Group’s May 2024 commitment for 105 Airbus aircraft, which included 54 A321neo jets for flyadeal.
Currently, flyadeal operates a fleet of 37 A320 family aircraft, while Saudia’s fleet includes 93 A320 family and A330 aircraft.
As of the end of March 2025, Airbus’ A330 family had secured over 1,800 firm orders from more than 130 customers worldwide.
As with all Airbus aircraft, the A330 family is already able to operate with up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and is targeting up to 100% SAF capability by 2030.
H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar said: “This deal marks a pivotal milestone in our ambitious strategy to modernise and expand our fleet. It builds on last year’s historic deal with Airbus for 105 aircraft. This step aligns with our national strategies under Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to connect 250 destinations and facilitate the travel of over 330 million travellers and 150 million tourists by 2030.”
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry said: “Saudia Group’s A330neo order for flyadeal marks a key step in advancing the Kingdom’s aviation ambition to unlock long-haul markets and attract new customers. The A330neo’s proven versatility, new generation efficiency, and excellent passenger experience will perfectly support Saudia Group’s strategic growth and solidify their position as a global aviation leader. We look forward to seeing the versatile champion fly in flyadeal colours.”
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