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Three Riyadh Air Boeing 787 Dreamliners Escape Missile-Hit Saudi Airport In 25-Minute Dash
The Saudi carrier has moved its Dreamliners out of Riyadh as missile strikes force a shutdown.
Three Riyadh Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners were relocated from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh within a short window on Tuesday, October 13. The moves occurred within 25 minutes of each other as part of the airline’s response to ongoing security concerns.
The aircraft were flown to western Saudi Arabia, with the destinations AlUla and Medina cited as the new locations for the jets. The decision to reposition the widebody fleet came after a week marked by missile and drone attacks targeting the region.
Riyadh Air’s operations at RUH have been adjusted in response to the strikes, as the airline seeks to safeguard its aircraft and continue operations from alternative locations. The moves illustrate a rapid redeployment of the carrier’s new Boeing 787-9 fleet to support continued service amid security disruptions.
The report notes that the Saudi carrier has shifted its Dreamliners out of Riyadh as missile strikes prompted the shutdown of activities at the airport. No further details on flight numbers, crews, or specific timing beyond the 25-minute window are provided in the material.