Saudi Arabia start-up airline Riyadh Air has announced that it will equip its A321 fleet with in-flight connectivity from Neo Space Group (NSG). The firm's Skywaves package will be equipped on the order of 60 new aircraft when deliveries commence in Q4 2026.
“This partnership underscores NSG’s commitment to innovation and to delivering best-in-class connectivity across Saudi Arabia,” said Martijn Blanken, CEO of Neo Space Group. “We are proud to collaborate with Riyadh Air to create a digitally seamless experience for passengers, reflecting the Kingdom’s vision for the future of aviation.”
Adam Boukadida, CFO of Riyadh Air, stated: Our first Airbus A321 is anticipated in Q4 2026, and our collaboration with NSG ensures every passenger, especially members of Sfeer, our loyalty program who receive free Wi-Fi, will enjoy a truly connected journey. We are dedicated to setting new global standards for digital aviation, leveraging the ambitious Saudi technical infrastructure that truly brings this partnership to life.”
The service will use HBC+ hardware featuring the Thinkom Ka2517 antenna and will leverage SES’s Open Orbits network, which combines MEO’s low-latency, high-speed performance with GEO’s stability and global coverage to deliver reliable broadband connectivity.
