Saudia named main sponsor for first international airshow in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) announced being the main sponsor of the Kingdom’s “Saudi International Air Show”, taking place from March 12-14, 2019 at Al Thumama Airport in Riyadh.

The air show will be held under the patronage of HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, chairman of the Saudi Space Agency and founder and chairman of the Saudi Aviation Club.

The Saudi Air Show is the first international aviation and aerospace exhibition of its kind in the Kingdom.

During the three-day air show, a pavilion space will feature more than 300 exhibitors and many aircraft on static display for viewing. The exhibition will bring together the major players in the aviation industry, and will attract participants from all areas to meet new and existing clients.

Expected attendees include delegates from within the region, as well as international guests including aircraft manufacturers; regional business aircraft selling agents; business and general aviation aircraft manufacturers; airlines; terminal operators; ground handlers; MRO services; charter, leasing, financing, insurance and brokerage firms; airport equipment suppliers, and more.

Saudia flies to more than 95 destinations worldwide, with a modern fleet of 162 narrow and widebody Airbus and Boeing aircraft.