Riyadh Air expands Boeing 787 order to 67 jets toward 2030 destinations
Jul 20, 2026, 5:13 AM EDT3 sourcesAI-analyzed
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A sizable, multi-year order increases BA's backlogs and revenue visibility; however, price discovery depends on price data and timing. Historically, large multi-aircraft orders have supported production schedules and stock sentiment over 12–24 months.
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Riyadh Air is expanding its Boeing 787 fleet, exercising options for 28 more jets and converting 20 to the 787-10, boosting its firm order to 67. The airline plans to fly to 100 destinations by 2030 under Vision 2030, supported by Boeing’s modern, efficient fleet. The arrangement reinforces BA’s 787 backlog and long-cycle demand.
Riyadh Air exercises 28 options for 787; 20 converted to 787-10.
Riyadh Air delivered six 787-9 jets; serves six cities.
Firm 787 order grows to 67; 17 more finalization pending.
787-10 adds 50 seats; 25% lower fuel and emissions.
Vision 2030 aims for 100 destinations by 2030.
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