• Saudi carrier welcomes first airplanes from its order for up to 72 787 Dreamliners
• Riyadh Air to launch operations with the 787-9 on regional and long-haul routes, supporting the Kingdom's vision for growth
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire(opens in a new tab)/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Riyadh Air announced that the new carrier's first two passenger airplanes, 787 Dreamliners, were delivered and arrived in Riyadh, a milestone for the airline as it prepares to launch commercial service.
"To see our very first custom-built 787 Dreamliner airplanes touch down in Riyadh is a historic moment for us, and a momentous day for Saudi aviation," said Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas. "I couldn't be more excited or more confident about the future and the legacy we are creating. Not only are we building an airline, we are opening a new gateway to the world from the heart of the Kingdom. We are absolutely ready and excited to welcome the world to Riyadh." (....)