Saudi's flynas to take delivery of over 100 Airbus planes by 2030

Saudi Arabia's leading low-cost carrier flynas is likely to receive more than 100 Airbus aircraft over the next five years, as part of its broader deal for 280 Airbus jets, said a top official. The airline aims to operate over 160 aircraft by 2030 in bid to meet growth targets. The announcement today (February 13) coincided with a visit from Airbus senior management to flynas’ headquarters in Riyadh. The scheduled delivery is part of its orders for 280 aircraft worth over SAR161b ($43b), one of the region's largest purchase orders, making flynas the largest owner of single-aisle airplane orders in the Middle East. The visit of the Airbus delegation coincided with flynas receiving a new Airbus A320neo airplane on February 8, bringing the total number of this type in the flynas fleet to 54. The delegation later toured flynas headquarters in Riyadh and reviewed the innovative solutions offered by the company. It also met senior flynas executives and held discussions on prospects for cooperation and strengthening their strategic relationship.<br/>