A revitalised Boeing swoops in with huge Saudi deal

A revitalised Boeing swoops in with huge Saudi deal

Dubai: The US aviation company Boeing recently sealed a deal with Saudi Arabia to supply 78 787 Dreamliners as the Kingdom seeks to shift gears on economic growth and launch a new airline – Riyadh Air – to boost travel and tourism. And take on established rivals in the region. spoke to Omar Arekat, Boeing’s Vice-President Commercial Sales and Marketing for Middle East and Africa, to understand what the global aviation market looks like in 2023, and how the Middle East region is expected to fare. While we cannot comment on discussions with our customers, we can confirm that Riyadh Air has selected up to 72 787-9 Dreamliners, with an order of 39 airplanes with options for an additional 33 jets. Saudia has selected up to 49 787-Dreamliners, with an order for 39 airplanes with options for an additional 10. Altogether it would be 78 orders and 43 options, or up to 121 Dreamliners. When finalised, these orders in total will be worth tens of billions of dollars at list prices. The Middle East’s role as a global aviation hub continues to be important for developing markets including Southeast Asia, China and Africa. The region is positioned to capitalise on