SaudiGulf Airlines to Add 10 A320neo Family Aircraft  

Al-Qahtani Aviation, owner of SaudiGulf Airlines, has signed an agreement to purchase ten A320neo family aircraft. The commitment was announced at the just-concluded Bahrain International Airshow.

SaudiGulf Airlines currently operates a fleet of six A320 aircraft from its hub in Dammam.

The carrier commenced operations in 2016 serving domestic destinations across the Kingdom prior to expanding to international routes.

In October, 2018 the airline launched its second international destination with flights to four destinations in Pakistan.

Sheikh Tariq Abdulhadi Al Qahtani, Chairman of Al-Qahtani Aviation and SaudiGulf Airlines, said: “As a premium service boutique airline we are excited to be adding the A320neo to our fleet. This expansion is in keeping with our intention to see the Saudi aviation sector continue to develop and grow in support of the Saudi Vision 2030.

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“This order will be complemented with additional A320neo aircraft from the leasing market.”

“We are honoured to expand our partnership with SaudiGulf Airlines, as we are adding more A320s to our customer’s all Airbus fleet,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer.

The A320neo Family is the world’s best-selling single aisle aircraft with over 6,200 orders from more than 100 customers since its launch in 2010.

It incorporates latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklet wing tip devices, which together deliver more than 15 % in fuel savings from day one and 20% by 2020 with further cabin innovations.

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