Riyadh Air places new 787-10 and A350-1000 order

THE NEWS: Riyadh Air committed to 34 additional widebody aircraft across both Boeing and Airbus at the Farnborough 2026 airshow, marking its first major order of the event.

DETAILS:

• The order was the first big order of Farnborough 2026, secured before most stands were finished.
• Riyadh Air, a Saudi carrier, began commercial operations just three weeks earlier, having flown its first paying passenger.
• The order includes 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with 20 of them switched from the 787‑9 to the stretched 787‑10, delivering roughly 50 extra seats per aircraft. These 28 Dreamliners form part of the 34 widebody aircraft total, reinforcing Riyadh Air’s rapid fleet expansion.
• The 20 upgraded 787‑10s add roughly 50 seats each, supporting the carrier’s goal to quickly scale its long‑haul services following its launch three weeks ago.

FAQ

How many widebody aircraft did Riyadh Air commit to at Farnborough 2026?
Riyadh Air committed to 34 additional widebody aircraft across both Boeing and Airbus at the Farnborough 2026 airshow, marking its first major order of the event. The order was announced on Monday morning, just three weeks after the carrier launched its first paying passenger service.

How many Boeing 787 Dreamliners are included in Riyadh Air’s order?
The order includes 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with 20 of them switched from the 787‑9 to the stretched 787‑10 version, delivering roughly 50 extra seats per aircraft. These 28 Dreamliners form part of the 34 widebody aircraft total, reinforcing Riyadh Air’s rapid fleet expansion.

What is the seating increase provided by the upgraded 787‑10 aircraft in Riyadh Air’s order?
Twenty of the 28 Dreamliners were upgraded to the 787‑10, which adds roughly 50 seats compared with the 787‑9, giving Riyadh Air a larger capacity per aircraft as it builds out its network. This seating increase supports the carrier’s goal to quickly scale its long‑haul services following its launch three weeks ago.

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