Flynas, the world’s leading low-cost airline and the top LCC in the Middle East, has signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase 160 new aircraft, doubling its total orders to 280 planes.
The order, including 30 wide-body A330neo aircraft and 130 narrow-body A320 family aircraft, aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, revolutionizing the aviation sector and supporting flynas’s ambitious growth under the slogan, “We connect the world to the Kingdom.” This agreement will uplift flynas’s position to top four low-cost airlines in the world.
The agreement, signed at Farnborough Airshow in London, was attended by Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and Ayed Aljeaid, Chairman of flynas. The ceremony also featured Bander Almohanna, CEO and Managing Director of flynas, Christian Scherer, Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Aircraft and Paul Meijiers, Executive Vice President Commercial Transactions.
Al-Dualeji commented that, “I congratulate flynas on this significant agreement, which reflects the rapid development and transformation of Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector under Vision 2030. The growth and expansion of flynas are truly remarkable.” Also added that, “This deal is pivotal for achieving the National Civil Aviation Strategy’s goal to connect the Kingdom with over 250 international destinations and increase passenger traffic to 330 million annually by 2030.”
Bander Almohanna CEO & MD Flynas
“This agreement to purchase 160 Airbus aircraft reinforces our determination to establish flynas as a leading global low-cost carrier. By doubling our order volume to 280 Airbus aircraft, we ensure sustainable growth across our network of regional and international routes, spanning short, medium, and long-haul flights. Notably, this is our first order for the wide-body A330neo with Airbus, with deliveries starting in 2027. This will enable us to explore new long-haul markets, offer more seat capacity, with diverse and innovative products to our passengers.”
“Doubling our fleet order supports the National Civil Aviation Strategy’s objectives, including increasing international connectivity to KSA, reinforcing the objectives of The Guests of Allah Service Program , and enabling the National Tourism Strategy, in addition to creating numerous direct and indirect job opportunities,” added Almohanna.
Almohanna also concluded that flynas is dedicated to medium and long-term growth, intending to expand its fleet operation size to over 160 aircraft by 2030 from the current operation of 61 aircraft consisting of 53 A320neo aircraft, 4 A320ceo aircraft, and 4 A330ceo aircraft.
Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Aircraft, commented that, “We are delighted to expand our partnership with flynas through this significant milestone for both A320neo and A330-900 aircraft. The A330neo will allow flynas to further grow into wide-body markets by building on the A320, benefiting from Airbus’ unique commonality. Both aircraft types offer flynas the perfect versatility and economics to expand into new markets while offering their passengers the latest cabin experience and comfort. We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with flynas as they embark on this exciting new chapter.”
