Saudia

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

China’s Comac is in exploratory discussions for potentially setting up airliner production in Saudi Arabia.

Saudia Group has signed a firm order for an additional 93 A321neos and 12 A320neos to be shared between its full-service carrier Saudia and LCC Flyadeal.

Airlines have enjoyed strong demand for the past two years. But with more capacity entering the market, yields are coming under pressure.

The state of affairs for aftermarket growth and navigating current market challenges in the region.

In line with Aviation Week’s MRO Middle East event, this week’s Carbon Analysis looks at Middle Eastern carriers Air Arabia Group, flydubai, Flynas, and Saudia.

Saudia Technic is adding more localized repair capabilities, including spares manufacturing, helicopter MRO and mobile maintenance services.

How Saudi Arabia’s aviation ambitions are seeping into MRO.

Chittagong will become Saudia’s second destination in Bangladesh.

Saudia Technic plans to develop capabilities and invest in an expanded MRO site in Jeddah.

The Gulf region restores its standing as a global air connector.

After more than seven years without regular scheduled air service between Iran and Saudi Arabia, discussions are set to start on reestablishing connectivity.

Executives emphasized continued growth in the region, highlighting Dubai’s evolution from being solely a connection hub to also serving as a destination point.

Lufthansa Technik signed new deals covering base maintenance, component support and technician training at the Dubai Airshow.

Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator is overseeing massive industry growth.

Emirates plans to reveal further orders taking fleet plans into the 2030s, but new players like Riyadh Air and a revived Indian aviation sector are emerging.

If there is one clear thing about Saudia’s rebranding, it’s that very little is clear.

The Saudi Air Connectivity Program is supporting Hainan Airlines’ entry to the Saudi market, as well as the resumption of Saudia flights to Toronto.

New Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Riyadh Air has made clear the scale of its ambitions by opening a recruitment process for 700 pilots.

Boeing’s July deliveries kept the company generally on track to hit full-year targets for its two biggest programs.

Listen in as experts discuss the civil aviation arena in Saudi Arabia and how the country's airlines are transforming.

Saudi Arabian LCCs are gradually eating into the domestic market once monopolized by flag-carrier Saudia.

All the important data related to the airline in recent years.

Saudia will retrofit cabins with Panasonic’s Astrova IFE system and collaborate with the OEM to develop new maintenance capabilities.

MROs share strategies for protecting aircraft, equipment and staff in some of the most extreme weather conditions.