Riyadh Air receives first Boeing 787-9 to be used as technical spare
Riyadh Air announced (15-Jan-2025) it took delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport. The leased aircraft will be used as a technical spare and training asset as the carrier works to secure its air operator certificate (AOC). The aircraft is separate to Riyadh Air's order for 72 Boeing 787-9 aircraft. [more - original PR]