Riyadh Air announced a multi-billion-dollar agreement to acquire 60 narrow-body Airbus

Riyadh Air signed a deal for 60 Airbus A321neo jets on Wednesday.It was reportedly set to opt for Boeing 737 Max narrowbody jets after buying the 787

With the order, the carrier will have purchased 132 planes altogether

The new narrow-body Airbus 321XLR replaces older aircraft like Boeing 757s.

Saudi Arabia's new national airline, Riyadh Air, announced on Wednesday it has ordered 60 narrow-body aircraft from Airbus, as it prepares for takeoff next year. The deal announced on Wednesday is Riyadh Air's second major purchase after it agreed last year to buy 39 wide-body Boeing Dreamliners, with options for 33 more jets.

Saudi Arabia's new national airline, Riyadh Air, announced on Wednesday it has ordered 60 narrow-body aircraft from Airbus, as it prepares for takeoff next year. The deal announced on Wednesday is Riyadh Air's second major purchase after it agreed last year to buy 39 wide-body Boeing Dreamliners, with options for 33 more jets.

Saudi startup airline Riyadh Air has ordered 60 Airbus aircraft.