Airbus closes deal for 90 aircraft with flynas at Farnborough Airshow

On the fourth day of the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), Airbus announced a landmark deal with Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s largest low-cost airline, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 75 A320neo family aircraft and 15 A330 900s. This order of 90 aircraft is the largest of the week in terms of numbers.

The new additions will join Flynas’ all-Airbus fleet, expanding international, domestic and regional services. The A330-900 aircraft will have a two-class configuration, seating up to 400 passengers.

Airbus Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Aircraft, Christian Scherer, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are pleased to expand our partnership with Flynas through this important milestone for both the A320neo and A330-900 aircraft. The A330neo will allow Flynas to further expand into widebody markets by building on the A320 and taking advantage of Airbus’ unique commonality. Both aircraft types offer Flynas the perfect versatility and economy to expand into new markets, while offering their passengers the latest cabin experience and comfort.”

Bander Almohanna, CEO and Managing Director of Flynas, highlighted the benefits of the new fleet: “The A320neo family offers exceptional operational performance and environmental benefits, allowing us to deliver unique, low-cost travel experiences. The A330-900 offers greater capacity and range with comparable seat costs, allowing Flynas to remain competitive in the growing regional market.”

The signing ceremony was attended by notable figures including HE Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Dualej, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia, Ayed Al Jeaid, Chairman of the Board of Directors of NAS Holding, Bandar Almohanna, Flynas CEO & Managing Director and Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus, Commercial Aircraft.

Airbus continues to innovate with its A330 family, designed to operate with up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and aims for 100% SAF capacity by 2030. This deal underlines Airbus’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency in aviation.