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Riyadh Air has ordered 39 Boeing aircraft, with the option to acquire an additional 33 wide-body jets. Photo: Riyadh Air
Riyadh Air's first flight was accompanied by the Saudi Hawks, an aerial stunt squadron. Photo: Riyadh Air
The new airline will directly connect the kingdom with dozens of destinations. Photo: Riyadh Air
All Riyadh Air flights will operate with the code RX. Photo: Riyadh Air
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The first liveried Riyadh Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is unveiled. AFP
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Riyadh Air has ordered 39 Boeing aircraft, with the option to acquire an additional 33 wide-body jets. Photo: Riyadh Air
Riyadh Air's first flight was accompanied by the Saudi Hawks, an aerial stunt squadron. Photo: Riyadh Air
The new airline will directly connect the kingdom with dozens of destinations. Photo: Riyadh Air
All Riyadh Air flights will operate with the code RX. Photo: Riyadh Air
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The first liveried Riyadh Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is unveiled. AFP
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Riyadh Air has ordered 39 Boeing aircraft, with the option to acquire an additional 33 wide-body jets. Photo: Riyadh Air
Riyadh Air takes flight over Saudi Arabia’s capital
The bold purple Boeing 787 marks the debut flight for the kingdom’s second national carrier
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Hayley Skirka
12 June, 2023
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