Saudia announces seating agreement with Collins Aerospace and A330, 777 retrofit program
Saudia and Collins Aerospace sign seating agreement
Saudia has signed a contract with Collins Aerospace for the installation of newly designed seats on the airline’s upcoming 787 fleet, scheduled for delivery from 2026 onwards.
The airline is also undergoing a comprehensive retrofit for Saudia’s current A330 and 777 fleet, starting in late 2025, through late 2027, the February 27 press release said. With this upgrade to functionality and aesthetics, the Business Class cabin on Saudia’s wide-body fleet will consist of private suites for an elevated passenger experience.
"We are thrilled to join forces with Collins Aerospace to introduce state-of-the-art Business and Economy Class seats into our new fleet, as well as retrofit our existing fleet's interiors," said Rossen Dimitrov, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Saudia. "This partnership represents a significant step forward in our commitment to delivering exceptional comfort and convenience to our guests. Additionally, the establishment of additional capabilities in Jeddah underscore our dedication to fostering local expertise and driving economic growth.”
“This synergy reflects the Group’s collective effort to set new standards of excellence in the aviation industry. We are confident that our collaboration with Collins Aerospace will establish a new benchmark for travel with Saudia, benefiting not only the national flag carrier but expanding to the entire Saudia Group,” he added.
The plan also involves the establishment of localized repair capabilities and select spares manufacturing capabilities with Saudia Technic, the press release said.
Cynthia Muklevicz, Vice President of Business Development at Collins Aerospace said, “This partnership not only expands our longstanding relationship but further supports the transformative airline growth underway at Saudia. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed expectations, and we look forward to collaborating closely with Saudia to redefine the standards of comfort and luxury in air travel."
