IDEAS: Riyadh Air Unveils Striking New Livery
Key Points
- Riyadh Air unveiled a striking purple livery for its Boeing 787-9 aircraft, blending cutting-edge technology and elegance.
- The airline has ordered 39 Boeing 787-9 aircraft and plans to commence operations in 2025, connecting to over 100 destinations by 2030.
- The Skift IDEA Awards are open for submissions, highlighting innovative projects in aviation and traveler experience.
Summary
Riyadh Air, the new Saudi Arabian airline, has revealed a striking purple livery for its Boeing 787-9 aircraft, describing it as a blend of cutting-edge technology and elegance. The airline has ordered 39 of these aircraft and plans to start operations in 2025 with the aim of reaching over 100 destinations by the end of the decade. Additionally, Skift is inviting submissions for its IDEA Awards, seeking innovative projects in aviation and traveler experience.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's newest airline, has unveiled the first of two new livery designs set to be featured on its aircraft when it commences operation in 2025 on its social media channels.
The striking purple livery, which the airline calls a perfect blend of "cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance," is being showcased on a Boeing 787-9 following a confirmed order for 39 of the aircrafts with Boeing in March.
Operating from Riyadh as its hub, the airline aims to connect to more than 100 destinations by the end of the decade.
You can take a look at the full video released by Riyadh Air below:
At the Skift IDEA Awards, we are looking for the airline projects that are defining the defining the future of aviation, airlines, and the traveler experience.
If you have an exciting project to share, head to the Skift IDEA Awards today and start your submission. The final deadline for entries is June 20, 2023.
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