Saudia Takes Delivery of First A321XLR

Saudia welcomes its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft

Saudia has received its first A321XLR aircraft from European manufacturer Airbus. The aircraft arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah (JED), on May 24, 2026, after completing the delivery flight from Toulouse. This aircraft, with registration HZ-ASBA, is the first of 15 aircraft that the Saudi flag carrier ordered from Airbus in 2019, as part of a larger order for 30 A321neo aircraft.  They will be operated by Saudia in a two-cl…

Saudia Airbus A321XLRs With New Flat Bed Business Class Suites Join Fleet

In May 2023, Saudia unveiled plans to introduce an all-new business class product on upcoming Airbus A321XLRs. At the time, the plan was for those planes to be delivered in 2024, though that timeline ended up being pushed back by a couple of years, given overall A321XLR delays. There’s now an interesting update, as the first of these planes has just been delivered. Not only is the A321XLR an exciting new plane for the airline, but it also featur…

Saudia Becomes First Middle Eastern Carrier to Take Delivery of Airbus A321XLR Plane

Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has welcomed its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to take delivery of the extra long-range narrow-body aircraft. The milestone supports Saudia’s fleet growth programme and reflects its continued investment in advanced aircraft models that enhance operational efficiency, guest experience, and sustainability performance. With a range of …

Saudia Becomes First Middle East and Africa Operator of Airbus A321XLR

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first airline in the Middle East and Africa region to operate Airbus’ newest extra-long-range single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines, is the first of 15 Airbus A321XLR aircraft ordered by Saudia as part of its ongoing fleet modernization and international expansion strategy aligned …

Saudia becomes first Middle East and Africa operator of the Airbus A321XLR

Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has taken delivery of its first A321XLR, marking a significant milestone as the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate Airbus’ newest extra-long-range single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines, is the first of 15 A321XLRs on order […]