With this latest deal, the airline's total orders reach 182 aircraft, planning to operate a fleet of three types.

Airbus SE won an order for as many as 50 widebody jets from Saudi Arabia’s new carrier, as the kingdom pours billions of dollars into turning the country into an aviation and tourism hub.

The European aircraft manufacturer landed a massive order from Riyadh Air for 50 planes and another from AviLease, a Saudi aircraft leasing company, for 77 planes.