Saudi Arabia replaced the head of its civil aviation authority on Wednesday, Reuters reports, appointing Abdelhadi Al-Mansouri president of the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA).
Saudi Arabian discount carrier Flyadeal will switch from an all-Airbus SE fleet to Boeing jets after ordering 30 737 Max narrow-body planes worth $3.5 billion at list prices, according to a Bloomberg report.
The Shoura Council asked the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) Wednesday to establish a strategic vision to make Saudi airports among top ranked globally, achieve competitiveness, ensure safety and serve customers in the best manner.
Saudia held a press conference in Seattle on Tuesday, a day before receiving the airlines’ first Boeing B777-300ER aircraft supplied with new and luxurious compartments for first class passengers.
Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Saudia announced at the Paris Airshow that is expanding its existing order of Airbus A320neo family of plans from the current number of 35 "to as many as 100, including 35 options," according to reports.
The announcement was advertised to attendees of the U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum in Los Angeles, where Saudia had a physical presence to make the attendees aware of the new service.
The successful first flight of the F-15SA is a tremendous milestone for the program and a testament to the relationship between the (U.S. Air Force), Boeing, and our (Saudi air force) partners.
