Partnership to advance digital capabilities for a new future of air travel
Riyadh Air and Huawei have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which brings together the former’s global growth vision and the latter’s technological expertise to elevate how guests discover, book and experience travel with the Kingdom’s new national carrier.
The partners have already explored new opportunities in smart aviation and digital innovation, and this MoU marks the next significant step in the airline’s ambition to become one of the world’s most digitally advanced carriers.
Riyadh Air and Huawei will adopt a phased approach to developing the airline’s next-generation digital ecosystem, beginning with a focus on China and other key international markets. With key milestones achieved, Huawei will now support Riyadh Air’s broader digital transformation, leveraging its expertise in cloud, AI, mobility services, and integrated digital ecosystems.
Delivering seamless journeys
“As the Kingdom raises its target to 150mn tourists by 2030 our partnership with Huawei strengthens our ability to deliver the digital, seamless and personalized journey Chinese guests travelers expect,” noted Vincent Coste, Chief Commercial Officer, Riyadh Air.
“We have found a true partner in Riyadh Air, a digital-native, future-focused national carrier. Huawei is committed to supporting Riyadh Air with our best global technologies to co-create world-class digital experiences for travelers from China and around the world,” emphasized Peak Yin, CEO KSA, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG).
With a goal of connecting 100 destinations by 2030, Riyadh Air sees strong digital partnerships as essential. By combining its global ambitions with Huawei’s technological expertise, the airline is set to shape the travel experience, enhance connectivity, and help shape the future of smart, digitally enabled air travel, a press communication concluded.
