The carrier, created last year, has reached "an agreement to purchase 60 Airbus A321neo single-aisle aircraft ... in Riyadh Air's journey with the carrier's second major fleet order, this time ...

Riyadh Air plans to begin passenger flights next summer and has placed an order for 60 A321neo planes, the largest among Airbus’ best-selling A320neo family, the company said in a statement.

Airbus said the Riyadh headquarters will further bolster its commercial, defence, space and helicopter businesses in the region and globally.