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Saudi Arabian Airlines has taken delivery of its
first two Boeing 777-300ERs (extended range) and unveiled an order
for eight 777-300ERs valued at $2.4 billion at current list
prices.
"The new order reiterates our confidence in the
777 which has justifiably earned a reputation for its improved
fuel efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort," said H.E.
Eng. Khaled Al-Mulhim, director general of Saudi Arabian Airlines.
"With the ongoing growth of business and industry in Saudi Arabia,
demand in domestic, regional and international travel is also
increasing rapidly and the 777-300ER will play a significant role
in our long-term strategy growth to expand and modernize our fleet
with newer, more fuel-efficient airplanes."
The partnership between Boeing and Saudi Arabia
dates back to 1945 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt presented
a DC-3 Dakota airplane to King Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the founder of
the Kingdom. Saudi Arabian Airlines took delivery of its first
777, a 777-200ER, in December 1997 and currently owns and operates
23 Boeing 777-200ERs.
The 777-300ER extends the 777 family's span of
capabilities, bringing twin-engine efficiency and reliability to
the long-range market. The airplane carries passengers up to 7,930
nautical miles (14,685 km).
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