Saudia Takes Delivery of 2 Boeing 787-9s and a 777-300ER

Saudia, Saudi Arabia's national airline, has taken delivery of two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and a 777-300ER (Extended Range).

A third Dreamliner will be delivered to Saudia next week. The airline ordered eight 787-9s in 2010.

"The delivery of our first Dreamliners marks yet another exciting chapter in Saudia's long-standing relationship with Boeing that began in the early 1960s," said His Excellency Eng. Saleh bin Nasser al-Jasser, Director-General, Saudi Arabian Airlines. "With its reputation for reliability, operational efficiency and comfort, we now look forward to the 787 becoming an integral addition to Saudia's fleet as we continue our fleet modernization and expansion as part of our transformation plans."

Over the last 55 years, Saudia has taken delivery of over 130 Boeing airplanes including 707s, 737s, MD-11Fs, DC-9s and MD90s. The airline now has 48 Boeing airplanes in its fleet that currently include 777-200ERs, 777-300ERs and 747-400s.

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