Saudia orders more Boeing 777-200 freighters for its cargo division
Saudia has ordered more Boeing 777-200Fs for its cargo division as the airline looks to strengthen its dedicated freighter fleet.
On July 6, 2026, Saudia Cargo announced that it had signed an agreement with Boeing for four new 777-200 freighter aircraft, adding to the four it already operates.
The company said the acquisition would “enhance its operational capabilities”, supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
The new aircraft are scheduled to begin arriving during the fourth quarter of 2026, with the remaining deliveries to be completed sequentially throughout 2027.
“This announcement represents a strategic milestone in Saudia Cargo’s journey, reflecting a long-term vision we initiated years ago to enhance our capabilities and expand our global presence,” Loay Mashabi, CEO and Managing Director of Saudia Cargo, said.
Saudia Cargo Mashabi stated that the additional four new freighters are the “first step in this phase” to reinforce the “value we deliver to our customers and partners”.
“What we are announcing today is only the beginning of a new era of growth and expansion,” the CEO added.
According to Boeing, the air cargo market faced significant challenges in early 2023 due to global economic uncertainty but has since seen a strong recovery driven by a surge in demand for Chinese e-commerce goods.
“Saudia Cargo’s order for Boeing 777 Freighters is a testament to the airplane’s unmatched performance and versatility,” Omar Arekat, Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing for the Middle East at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said. “The agreement strengthens our longstanding partnership with Saudia Group, which has spanned over 75 years, and we look forward to further supporting their cargo growth initiatives.”
According to Saudia Cargo, in 2025 the carrier moved more than 570,000 tons of cargo across its network of over 90 destinations.
As well as its existing four 777-200Fs, the airline’s dedicated fleet also includes two wet leased 747-400(BDSF) aircraft, two wet leased A330-300(P2F) aircraft and a single wet leased 747-400FSCD, according to ch-aviation data.
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