• All guests traveling on Riyadh Airlines will be able to easily join the "Safeer" loyalty program by registering onboard, to benefit from the free calling service.
• This partnership reinforces Riyadh Airlines’ vision to be the world’s first digital airline, and contributes to supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to build a global aviation sector that is interconnected and based on innovation.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Riyadh Airlines, the Kingdom’s new air carrier and a Public Investment Fund company, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Neo Aerospace Group, the National Commercial Space Services Company and a Public Investment Fund company, to equip its fleet of narrow-body Airbus A321 aircraft with the NSG Skywaves® system, which provides access to digital services and the Internet on board flights.

This collaboration marks a significant step in Riyadh Airlines' digital transformation journey, moving towards its vision of becoming the world's first fully digital airline. The travel experience is designed to be seamless, personalized, and technologically advanced, enabling guests to easily access live streaming, messaging, browsing, gaming, and business activities at 35,000 feet.

On this occasion, Adam Boukadida, Chief Financial Officer of Riyadh Airlines, stated: “As the world’s first fully digital airline, we are redefining the air travel experience by integrating cutting-edge technology, seamless connectivity, and authentic Saudi hospitality. While we expect to receive our first Airbus A321 aircraft in the last quarter of 2026, our collaboration with Neo Aerospace Group ensures our guests onboard enjoy a fully connected travel experience, especially members of our loyalty program, ‘Safir,’ who will benefit from complimentary high-speed connectivity. We aim to set new global standards for digital aviation, leveraging the ambitious technological infrastructure that the Kingdom has to offer.”

Martin Blanken, CEO of Neo Aerospace Group, added: “This partnership embodies our commitment to innovation and providing the best connectivity solutions in Saudi Arabia. We are proud to collaborate with Riyadh Airlines to create an integrated digital experience for its traveling guests, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s vision for the future of the aviation sector.”

Riyadh Airlines will provide its guests with super-fast connectivity of up to 300 Mbps on board its fleet of A321 aircraft, relying on the NSG Skywaves® system and HBC + devices featuring the ThinKom Ka2517 antenna, which is used on more than 1,700 aircraft worldwide.

The NSG Skywaves® system is based on SES ’ Open Orbits ™ network, which combines the high performance and low latency of medium Earth orbit ( MEO ) satellites with the stable global coverage of geostationary orbit ( GEO ) networks, ensuring reliable, wide-area connectivity that enhances the guest experience and improves fleet efficiency and operational processes.

This strategic partnership aims to set new global standards for a seamless digital travel experience by integrating digital excellence and innovation for Riyadh Airlines guests within the Kingdom and the region. Through this collaboration, both parties aim to deliver exceptional, connected journeys that ensure guests remain constantly connected, further solidifying the national carrier's leading global position.

This agreement embodies the Kingdom's commitment to driving innovation and digital transformation, and reshaping the air travel experience through pioneering and sustainable technological solutions. This collaboration also supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to solidify the Kingdom's global leadership in the guest-centric aviation sector and transform Riyadh into a distinguished international hub for technological innovation and logistics.

About Riyadh Airlines:

It is a global airline wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund, striving to achieve Saudi Vision 2030 by leading the aviation sector and enhancing Riyadh's position as a global destination and gateway to the Kingdom. Its launch was announced in March 2023, and it adopts the latest digital trends and technologies, with a focus on implementing global best practices in sustainability and safety within the aviation industry.

With its fleet featuring meticulously designed cabins and next-generation in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems, it will offer a unique travel experience that blends comfort, luxury, and authenticity, reflecting the Kingdom's values of generosity and hospitality. Riyadh Airlines aims to connect its passengers to more than 100 global destinations by 2030, becoming the first choice for those seeking a sophisticated air travel experience.

For more information, please visit our website: www.riyadhair.com

For media inquiries, please contact the Media Relations Department at Riyadh Airlines : Media@riyadhair.com

About the NEO Space Group ( NSG ):

Neo Space Group is a global space services company offering a wide range of services in satellite communications, geospatial systems, positioning, navigation, and timing ( PNT ) systems, in addition to investing in various space technologies. As a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, Neo Space Group contributes to transforming the Saudi space economy, supporting innovation, and creating job opportunities, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

For more information, please visit our website: www.neospacegroup.com

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