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Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air unveils airline’s first plane

Riyadh Air, which is backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, unveiled the first of two livery designs on Sunday

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Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air has unveiled its first plane on Sunday.

The launch of Riyadh Air was announced in March 2023 by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF).

The airline is wholly-owned by the PIF, which is Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.

The new national airline, Riyadh Air, will utilise Saudi Arabia’s geographical location at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe. This positioning will transform Riyadh into a global hub, facilitating international travel, trade, and tourism.

Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), will serve as the chairman, while Tony Douglas, a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in aviation, transportation, and logistics, has been appointed as the CEO.

The airline’s leadership team will also comprise of both Saudi and international experts.

Image: Twitter/@RiyadhAir
Image: Twitter/@RiyadhAir
Image: Twitter/@RiyadhAir
Riyadh Air
Image: Twitter/@RiyadhAir

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