Riyadh Air has committed to purchasing 28 Boeing (BA) 787 Dreamliners

Riyadh Air's commitment to purchase 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners signals strong demand for wide-body aircraft in the commercial aviation sector, possibly reflecting a broader recovery post-pandemic.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 20 Jul 2026, 09:33 UTCOn the live feed at 09:13 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Separately, Reuters reports that Riyadh Air also confirmed the purchase of 6 Airbus (AIR FP) A350-1000 aircraft

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Additionally, their simultaneous order of 6 Airbus A350-1000s indicates a competitive dynamics between Boeing and Airbus, which may pressure margins and influence stock performance in the aerospace sector. This dual order might prompt investor scrutiny on both companies' future growth and production capabilities.

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