London CNN —Saudi Arabia’s national airline has placed an order for 105 Airbus airplanes in the largest-ever deal in the country’s aviation history — another win for troubled Boeing’s European rival.
Saudia Group’s current fleet comprises 93 Airbus and 51 Boeing aircraft, according to its website.
Al-Omar did not specify whether it was the number of airplanes ordered or the total value of the order that made it Saudi Arabia’s biggest-ever aviation deal.
When asked by CNN about that, as well as the value of the deal, Saudia Group did not respond, while Airbus declined to comment.
Despite having a backlog of orders amounting to more 5,600 commercial jets, worth $529 billion, Boeing cannot make planes quickly enough each year to turn a profit as it’s working to address its quality issues.
Persons:
Ibrahim Al, Omar, ”, “ Saudia, ” Al
Organizations:
London CNN, Saudi Arabia’s, Saudia Group, Saudia, Future Aviation, Airbus, Boeing, CNN, Future Aviation Forum, Saudi, National Tourism Strategy, Max
Locations:
Saudi, Riyadh