Saudia

[Nethercote2019]

im not sure that officially it’s been announced by Saudia, Must be very soon
well done to Ian Ray CL44 tho for the early heads up

 

[Timberwolf]

im not sure that officially it’s been announced by Saudia, Must be very soon
well done to Ian Ray CL44 tho for the early heads up

Well the airline announced at a press conference they are starting Birmingham, isn't that a confirmation even without a start date ?

 

[Scania1800]

Well the airline announced at a press conference they are starting Birmingham, isn't that a confirmation even without a start date ?

Yeah, but you don’t know when exactly their starting. It may be 2024 or 5. Not saying this is the real time their starting by the way.

 

[IanFarquharson]

Yeah, but you don’t know when exactly their starting. It may be 2024 or 5. Not saying this is the real time their starting by the way.

Still hearing July 23 start, they have been to BHX this week.

 

[Scania1800]

Still hearing July 23 start, they have been to BHX this week.

July 2023 seems like a very competitive BHX

 

[Timberwolf]

Still hearing July 23 start, they have been to BHX this week.

Excellent news.

 

[thunderchild]

FWIW Saudia announced MAN just before Christmas and they started April 1st so only a three month lead in time.

 

[tompo]

I hadn’t realised that Andy Street takes responsibility for publicity and general marketing at BHX. I can understand the rationale, however to me, it simply reflects the continual ineffectiveness of the organisation.
Nonetheless, excellent news for its supportive passengers.

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

There’s an Saudia update on Tuesday 14.03.2023

Eyes on the prize

 

[Timberwolf]

I hadn’t realised that Andy Street takes responsibility for publicity and general marketing at BHX. I can understand the rationale, however to me, it simply reflects the continual ineffectiveness of the organisation.
Nonetheless, excellent news for its supportive passengers.

Andy Street promotes all aspects of the West Midlands, housing associations, railway stations,airports, shopping centres,you name it Always in the local papers. Good on him.

 

[tompo]

Absolutely agree, my comment regarding BHX was, in part, tongue in cheek.

 

[IanFarquharson]

BHX have re-tweeted Andy Street's earlier post re Saudi

 

[Timberwolf]

There’s an Saudia update on Tuesday 14.03.2023

Eyes on the prize

Any update on this, can find nothing ?

 

[IanFarquharson]

I think the update may have been Riyadh Air not Saudi
Riyadh have just ordered 72 B789's (inc optrions)

 

[Scania1800]

I think the update may have been Riyadh Air not Saudi
Riyadh have just ordered 72 B789's (inc optrions)

Don’t think those 787s are coming this year though are they

 

[IanFarquharson]

Don’t think those 787s are coming this year though are they

No, knowing Boeing they will take a while !
It is Saudi to BHX not Riyadh Air
Saying that wouldnt mind both

 

[Coathanger16]

I think the update may have been Riyadh Air not Saudi
Riyadh have just ordered 72 B789's (inc optrions)

The article below (from Boeing) mentions Saudi Arabian carriers purchasing up to 121 B787s, so potentially Saudia getting a load more as well.

New Saudi Arabian Carrier Riyadh Air to Launch with All-Boeing Fleet of up to 72 787-9 Dreamliners

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Riyadh Air announced today that the new Saudi Arabian carrier has chosen the 787 Dreamliner to power its global launch and support its goal of operating one of the most...

boeing.mediaroom.com

An order from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) covering both Saudia and the new Riyadh Air has been rumoured for both Boeing and Airbus aircraft, so there's likely more announcements in the coming months.

Saying that wouldnt mind both

Given their intention to become the next Emirates, if not bigger, it may just be a matter of time.

 

[Timberwolf]

I think the update may have been Riyadh Air not Saudi
Riyadh have just ordered 72 B789's (inc optrions)

I'll take Riyadh to BHX too

 

[mullion]

Boeing are really struggling to deliver as there are still problems so I would hazard a guess of early 2025 for first delivery

 

[Timberwolf]

Boeing are really struggling to deliver as there are still problems so I would hazard a guess of early 2025 for first delivery

The latest delay Is more about errors in some component paperwork and trying to trace it back to where the error started.
So should be back to production soon.