Saudia Weighs Bumper Jetliner Order to Reach 250-Strong Fleet
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Saudi Arabian Airlines is contemplating an aircraft order from Airbus SE or Boeing Co. that could total well above 100 jets as part of a push to lure more tourists.
The carrier is targeting a fleet of 250 aircraft by 2030, adding around 100 for growth while renewing a significant chunk of an existing 150-plane fleet, Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Koshy said in an interview Monday. Most of the requirement is for twin-aisle planes, though options for Airbus narrow-bodies could be converted to firm orders.