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Riyadh Air explores exercising options for 30 Boeing Dreamliners
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Saudi Arabian startup carrier Riyadh Air is reportedly looking to exercise purchase options for up to 30 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners. This move would convert existing agreements into firm commitments, bringing the airline's total guaranteed 787 fleet to nearly 70 airframes. As the newly launched operator rapidly builds out a broad global route map, this aggressive widebody acquisition strategy signals substantial upcoming international captain and first officer hiring opportunities for qualified heavy jet aviators.