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Riyadh Air and Delta Sign MoU to Boost Saudi Arabia-North America Connectivity. Riyadh Air and Delta Air Lines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand route options between North America, Saudi Arabia, and onward destinations. This partnership will foster codeshare and interline connectivity, alongside loyalty programs and comprehensive aviation services, including maintenance, repairs, and training. 🤝 A Strategic Partnership: 🔹 Signed at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta, this MoU marks the beginning of a long-term relationship aimed at elevating guest experiences and sustainability. 🔹 Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We look forward to a very warm and productive relationship with Delta Air Lines, one of the largest and most successful airlines in the world.” 🌐 Expanding Horizons: 🔹 Delta CEO Ed Bastian highlighted that the partnership will offer an “array of new choices, benefits, and destinations” for customers, reflecting a shared commitment to a welcoming and elevated customer experience. #RiyadhAir #DeltaAirLines #Vision2030 #SaudiAviation #GlobalConnectivity #BusinessGrowth #RiyadhBusiness #Entrepreneurship

Middle East aviation: transformation, growth and future challenges https://lnkd.in/eSKeH2mZ Vision 2030 has a target to reach 300 million air passengers by 2030, 100 million of whom will be tourists (however that classification is determined). 

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Join us at the #FutureAviationForum in #Riyadh from May 20-22 for insights into the aviation industry's evolution amidst dynamic markets and innovative airports. Register now and find out more at futureaviationforum.com. Luis Felipe de Oliveira #FAF24

A ready reckoner on commercial aviation in Saudi Arabia and a recap of the series in this edition of “Aviation in Saudi: Past, Present, and Future."   1. The genesis of aviation in Saudi Arabia (1/2): https://bit.ly/3PSME7E 2. The genesis of aviation in Saudi Arabia (2/2): https://bit.ly/3QabMIk 3. Inception of GCC flag carries: https://bit.ly/46qwA48 4. KSA's current airport landscape: https://bit.ly/46EfsrJ 5. Corporatization of Saudi Arabian airports https://bit.ly/3tUJSYc 6. KSA's airline landscape https://bit.ly/48LCLAq To add on, KSA’s National Aviation strategy aims to promote fair competition in ground handling and MRO services. Analysis also points to opportunities in the Catering and Training spheres. A more competitive environment would enhance service levels and provide better options for airlines and passengers. The Aviation Sector strategy has a strong focus on improving the competitiveness of local players in these service areas and raising the overall standards of service.   More on the National Aviation Strategy and targets for 2030 in the next edition.   (This write-up is for educational/ informational purposes only and is non-exhaustive) (Views my own; happy to amend inaccuracies, if any)   #vision2030 #saudiaviationstrategy

Another week, another destination. This time, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia… Our CEO Lynsey W. and Director of Aviation Strategy Mark Clarkson recently had the opportunity to attend the Future Aviation Forum in #Riyadh and were back again last week, this time to visit senior stakeholders responsible for some of the new projects coming online in the Kingdom. It is not just the scale and ambition that is striking. With the revised 2030 visitor target of 150 million per year and the trending growth in scheduled airline seat capacity, the Kingdom is well on the way to achieving the Vision 2030 targets. With the Farnborough Airshow coming up in less than two weeks, could we see more firm announcements on aircraft deliveries or leasing agreements to further accelerate the growth plans? #CairnConsulting #Saudia #RiyadhAir #KingSalmanInternational #Vision2030 #Aviation #Airports #Travel #AviationIndustry #MiddleEast #AviationNews #AirportDevelopment Credit to Future Aviation Forum for the image.

With the clock ticking, and #SaudiArabia's ambitious #Vision2030 target of achieving 300 million passengers passing through its airports by 2030 getting ever closer, John Grant considers whether the kingdom is on track to meet its airborne targets in his recent AGBI - Arabian Gulf Business Insight update. Saudi passenger volumes were around 107m in 2023, which included a record-busting 64m international passengers, a 37% jump from 2022, and domestic traffic was also up by 17%. Still, no major established aviation market has ever delivered over 20% growth per annum over such a timescale. Will the Saudi government see that as more of a challenge than a deterrent? https://lnkd.in/em6EW8YT

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Collectively, the ten largest airlines in the Middle East already have a combined order book of 795 aircraft to be delivered by the end of 2029 (see chart attached); on a regional market basis it is one of the largest order books in existence. These new aircraft should lead to around 107 million additional seats in the market by 2029, and although around 16 million of these will be supplied by Saudi Arabia-based carriers, this degree of competition from competing airlines (with their own new capacity) will add a further degree of complexity to the market conditions, not just for Riyadh Air and Saudia, but for the ambition of Vision 2030. How will Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 - a target of 300 million passengers by 2030 - balance ambition with reality? Find out in the final part of our three-part series focusing on the Middle East aviation market. https://hubs.li/Q02FNCN70 #MiddleEast #MiddleEastTourism #Aviation

Saudi Arabia unveils plans for new airports, aligning with its Vision 2030 strategy. Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), envisions the kingdom as the Middle East's aviation hub. The comprehensive plan entails upgrading airports, airlines, aircraft, and logistics services, aiming to enhance air connectivity to 250+ destinations worldwide. With a goal to attract $100 billion in investments and a staggering 330 million travelers, the kingdom sets its sights on a transformative journey. Notably, Saudi Arabia emphasizes sustainable growth, with only 10% of the targeted 330 million passengers expected to be transit travelers. Al-Duailej underscores the kingdom's vision to serve as a global logistics platform, linking three continents and propelling air freight capacity from 0.8 million to 4.5 million tonnes by 2030. As Saudi Arabia aims to redefine the aviation landscape, fostering integrated growth and attracting global stakeholders, one wonders: How might this strategic leap impact the global aviation ecosystem? #SaudiArabia #Aviation #vision2030