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What is the new name of Saudi Airlines?

On 12 March 2023, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, formally announced the establishment of Riyadh Air, the country's newest national airline.



The national carrier of Saudi Arabia, formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines or Saudia, has undergone a significant brand transformation as part of the country's "Vision 2030" initiative. While the legal corporate name remains the Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, the primary consumer-facing brand has been revitalized and simplified back to Saudia. This rebrand, unveiled in late 2023 and fully implemented through 2026, features a new visual identity inspired by the airline's "Golden Age" in the 1970s, using a distinct green, blue, and sand color palette. This shift is part of a larger strategy to modernize the fleet and position the airline as a world-class carrier capable of competing with regional giants like Emirates and Qatar Airways. It is also important to note the emergence of Riyadh Air, a second national carrier launched by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is designed to turn Riyadh into a global aviation hub, while Saudia continues to focus its primary operations and religious tourism traffic through its main hub in Jeddah.

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