Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, announced an order for 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft during the 55th annual Paris Air Show, marking a major step forward in the kingdom’s ambitious aviation expansion.

Airbus (OTCPK:EADSF) (OTCPK:EADSY) emerged as the early frontrunner at the 2025 Paris Air Show, unveiling major aircraft orders from two Saudi Arabian buyers with a combined potential value of up to $17 billion,

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.