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Zawya
19 hours ago
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- Zawya
UAE's Air Arabia carrier wins bid to operate new low-cost airline, Saudi civil aviation authority says
CAIRO: The United Arab Emirates's carrier Air Arabia was among an alliance of three companies that won a bid to operate a new Saudi national low-cost airline, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Sunday. The new airline would operate domestic and international flights from King Fahd international airport in Dammam, the authority said. (Reporting by Jaidaa Taha and Muhammad Al Gebaly; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Saudi Arabia announces new low-cost airline with fleet of 45 planes
The UAE's carrier Air Arabia was among an alliance of three companies that won a bid to operate the new airline. (EPA Images pic) CAIRO : Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday the planned establishment of a new national low-cost airline with a fleet of 45 planes to be ready by 2030, state media reported. The UAE's carrier Air Arabia was among an alliance of three companies that won a bid to operate the new airline, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said. The new carrier would operate domestic and international flights from and to King Fahd international airport in Dammam, the authority added. The airline will serve 24 domestic destinations and 57 international destinations, with the aim of transporting 10 million passengers annually, state media said.
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE's Air Arabia wins bid to operate new Saudi low-cost airline
The UAE's carrier Air Arabia was among an alliance of three companies that won a bid to operate a new Saudi national low-cost airline, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Sunday. The airline will operate with 45 aircraft serving 24 domestic destinations and 57 international destinations, and transporting 10 million passengers by 2030 The new airline would operate domestic and international flights from King Fahd international airport in Dammam, the authority said. Saudi Arabia
Arab News
17-06-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia, Panama sign air transport agreement to strengthen global connectivity
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Panama have signed a bilateral air services agreement to enhance air connectivity between the two countries and expand access to global aviation markets. The deal was signed during the 55th edition of the Paris Air Show by Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and establishes a regulatory framework for safe, efficient, and fair air services, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The deal reflects the Kingdom's broader efforts to expand its global aviation footprint in line with Vision 2030. As part of its National Aviation Strategy, the country is building international partnerships, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and increasing air connectivity to link to 250 global destinations and transport 330 million passengers annually by 2030. The new agreement complements the 1944 Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, the legal foundation for global air travel. It includes provisions on traffic rights, airline designation, and licensing, as well as the enforcement of international safety and security standards. It is also designed to promote fair competition and support the long-term commercial interests of national carriers in both countries. The deal aims to serve the common economic interests of national carriers and enhance their participation in the air transport market by applying modern market-entry models and supporting all forms of air traffic, SPA reported. 'The organization's participation aims to highlight the role of the civil aviation sector in the Kingdom as an important driver of the national economy, the promising investment opportunities it offers, and to learn more about the latest innovative global technologies in the sector,' the report added. Saudi Arabia, represented by GACA, concluded its participation at the Paris Air Show with a wider range of strategic announcements aimed at bolstering its aviation sector. Key outcomes included a memorandum of understanding with Airbus on environmental sustainability and aviation safety, a leasing deal for 77 new aircraft by Avilease, and Riyadh Air's order for 50 Airbus A350-1000 jets, increasing its future fleet to 182 aircraft in line with Vision 2030's goal of positioning Riyadh as a global air hub. The Saudi delegation was led by Saleh Al-Jasser, minister of transport and logistic services and chairman of GACA, accompanied by GACA president and senior executives from across the Kingdom's aviation ecosystem. Their participation focused on strengthening partnerships with leading aerospace companies, attracting investment into the Saudi aviation sector, and advancing bilateral cooperation. During the show, Al-Jasser and the delegation toured various pavilions showcasing innovations in advanced air mobility, aerospace, sustainability, and smart manufacturing. They observed emerging solutions featuring high levels of automation and digitization across both commercial and military aircraft. In addition to the MoU with Airbus, the show saw key commercial signings. Avilease, a Public Investment Fund-owned leasing firm, agreed to purchase 77 new-generation aircraft, including A350 freighters and A320 narrow-body jets. Riyadh Air confirmed an order for 50 A350-1000 aircraft, part of its plan to turn Riyadh into a global aviation hub. A separate agreement was signed between Cluster 2 Airports Co. and Airbus to explore collaboration opportunities in training, development, and investment. Al-Duailej also met with several global aviation leaders, including Damien Caze, director general of the French Civil Aviation Authority; Arjan Meijer, CEO of Embraer; and Bahrain's Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Sheikh Abdulla Al-Khalifa, to discuss regional cooperation. The Kingdom's presence at the Paris Air Show underscored its commitment to civil aviation as a driver of economic growth, innovation, and international connectivity. The event is one of the world's most prominent in the aerospace industry, attracting thousands of participants and showcasing the latest in aviation, defense, and space technologies.
Arab News
25-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Riyadh airport tops Saudi on-time performance rankings in April: GACA data
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport recorded the highest on-time departure rate among the Kingdom's international airports in April, achieving 90 percent punctuality, official data showed. According to the monthly report published by the General Authority of Civil Aviation, the Riyadh-based hub outperformed larger airports such as Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The report comes as Saudi Arabia continues to push operational upgrades under its National Aviation Strategy, part of the broader Vision 2030 plan to position the Kingdom as a regional air transit hub. 'The report issued in April 2025 indicated that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Abha International Airport, Neom International Airport, Turaif Airport, and Wadi Al-Dawasir Airport topped the advanced positions in the report,' the SPA report stated. The rankings are based on data compiled by Matarat Holding Co. and exclude canceled flights. Performance is measured by flights departing or arriving within 15 minutes of their scheduled times. In the category of international airports handling more than 15 million passengers annually, the Jeddah-based King Abdulaziz International Airport recorded a punctuality rate of 78 percent, according to the study. In the category of international airports handling more than 15 million passengers annually, the Jeddah-based King Abdulaziz International Airport recorded a punctuality rate of 78 percent. For international airports serving between 5 million and 15 million passengers annually, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam secured the highest ranking with an on-time performance of 87 percent. Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, which also falls under this category, recorded a 72 percent rate. In the segment of international airports accommodating between 2 million and 5 million passengers annually, Abha International Airport posted the highest punctuality rate at 91 percent. This was followed by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport in Jizan with 90 percent, and Tabuk Airport with 82 percent. NEOM Bay International Airport led among international airports with fewer than 2 million passengers annually, achieving a 95 percent on-time departure rate. Other strong performers in this category included Al-Ahsa International Airport at 93 percent and Najran Airport at 89 percent. Turaif and Wadi Al-Dawasir airports recorded perfect performance among domestic flight hubs, achieving 100 percent on-time departures. King Saud bin Abdulaziz Airport in Al-Baha followed closely with 99 percent, while Bisha Airport posted 94 percent. At the airline level, national flag carrier Saudia reported an 89 percent on-time rate for arrivals and departures. Meanwhile, flynas achieved 86 percent for arrivals and 91 percent for departures, while flyadeal recorded 87 percent and 91 percent, respectively. Regarding specific flight routes, the Riyadh–Abha domestic passage maintained a strong on-time departure rate of 96 percent. Other high-performing domestic routes included Riyadh–Tabuk and Riyadh–Dammam, both at 96 percent, while the Jizan–Riyadh route sustained its previous month's rate of 95 percent. Internationally, the Riyadh–Amman route recorded the highest on-time performance at 97 percent, followed by Riyadh–Bahrain at 94 percent, Riyadh–Dubai at 93 percent, and Riyadh–Kuwait at 92 percent. The Jeddah–Amman route also achieved a 94 percent punctuality rate.
