Riyadh Air have announced a new partnership with Neo Space Group (NSG) for inflight connectivity (IFC) on their fleet of A321s.
NSG’s Skywaves solution will support Riyadh Air’s onboard offering, providing free WiFi up to 300 Mbps. All passengers have to do to access the service is register with Riyadh Air’s Sfeer loyalty programme.
Adam Boukadida, CFO of Riyadh Air, said:
As the world’s first digitally native airline, Riyadh Air is reimagining what air travel can be by fusing advanced technology, seamless connectivity, and authentic Saudi hospitality. 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.
A Saudi company, NSG’s IFC airline partners also include Saudia and Thai Airways. Their Skywaves systems utilises SES’s Open Orbits network, which combines MEO performance with GEO coverage to provide reliable connectivity. Emirates and Qatar Airways, both notable regional rivals to Riyadh Air, have both signed deals with low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite IFC provider Starlink in the past year.
Since November 2025 Riyadh Air have been conducting invitation-only flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow as part of its Pathway to Perfect programme. Commercial service is expected to begin later this year, with Saudi Arabia’s newest airline hoping to serve over 100 destinations by 2030. Additional partnerships with FLYR, IBM, and Loyalty Juggernaut have bolstered the carrier’s claims to be the world’s first AI-native and digitally-native airline.
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