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Dubai Eye
21-07-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Air Arabia to launch low-cost Saudi airline
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced Sunday that a consortium made up of Air Arabia, Kun Investment Holding, and Nesma has secured the bid to operate a new low-cost national airline based at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. According to a statement posted on X, the new carrier aims to strengthen air connectivity in the Eastern Region, boost seat capacity, and offer competitive travel options. The airline will operate both domestic and international routes, targeting 57 international and 24 domestic destinations by 2030. To achieve the goals of the Aviation Program under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, #GACA announces that «AirArabia Alliance» has won as the new low-cost national carrier at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, with the aim of enhancing air connectivity in the… — هيئة الطيران المدني (@ksagaca) July 20, 2025 The airline plans to carry up to 10 million passengers annually with a fleet of 45 aircraft, and is expected to create more than 2,400 job opportunities. Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Saleh Al-Jasser, welcomed the move, stating the new airline will 'contribute to enhancing competition' and expand choices for travelers.
Leaders
20-07-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Three Companies to Operate New Low-Cost Saudi Airline from Dammam
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) unveiled that an alliance of three companies won a bid to operate a new Saudi national low-cost airline, according to Reuters. GACA announced that Air Arabia, Kun Investment Holding and Nesma would operate domestic and international flights from King Fahd international airport in Dammam. Therefore, the new airline will further foster air connectivity for the Eastern Region, increase seat capacity as well as offer competitive travel options for passengers. Crucially, the new flights seek to serve 57 international destinations and 24 local destinations by 2030. Through a fleet of 45 aircrafts, the airline aspires to carry approximately 10 million passengers per year while creating more than 2,400 job opportunities. To achieve the goals of the Aviation Program under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, #GACA announces that «AirArabia Alliance» has won as the new low-cost national carrier at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, with the aim of enhancing air connectivity in the… — هيئة الطيران المدني (@ksagaca) July 20, 2025 Launched in 2003, Air Arabia is a low-cost airline based in Sharjah, UAE. Currently, it operates a fleet of nearly 60 Airbus A320s and flies to more than 170 destinations across 30+ countries, the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Europe. The new milestone marks the first time for Air Arabia to co-operate a Saudi-licensed carrier. Established in 2018 in Jeddah, Kun Investment Holding Company (KIH) has rapidly emerged as one of Saudi Arabia's prominent investment houses. Its investment portfolio features real estate, construction, healthcare services, tourism and leisure, integrated solutions, as well as the health and fitness sectors. Nesma Group stands out as a diversified Saudi enterprise with a background in aviation and infrastructure, gained through its former airline operations. Related Topics: Flynas to Begin Direct Flights to Damascus on June 5 Syria Resumes Direct Flights with UAE King Khalid Airport Welcomes First China Eastern Flights Short link : Post Views: 14
