Saudia Group has disclosed an order with Airbus for 10 A-330/900 aircraft for its subsidiary flyadeal. It marks the first widebody order for the subsidiary and paves the way for new long-haul services and enhanced passenger experience, whilst advancing the airline’s goal of operating the youngest fleet among the Middle East’s low-cost carriers.

The agreement was announced at a signing ceremony held at Airbus’ facilities in Toulouse in the presence of His Excellency Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, Saleh Eid, Vice President of Fleet Management and Agreements at Saudia Group and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales Commercial Aircraft at Airbus.

Saudia Group ordered 105 Airbus aircraft, including 54 A-321neo aircraft for flyadeal in May 2024. Currently, flyadeal operates a fleet of 37 A-320 Family aircraft and Saudia a fleet of 93 A-320 Family and A-330 aircraft. 

Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A-330/900 is capable of flying 7,200 nm / 13,300 km non-stop. 

At the end of March 2025, the A-330 Family had won over 1,800 firm orders from more than 130 customers worldwide. As with all Airbus aircraft, this family is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and is targeting up to 100% SAF capability by 2030.