BA] and Riyadh Air announced that the new carrier's first two passenger airplanes, 787 Dreamliners, were delivered and arrived in Riyadh, a milestone for the airline as it prepares to launch commercial service.

Riyadh Air’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners have been welcomed to their new home by the Saudi Falcons upon arriving from Everett Paine Field (PAE) in the US.

The aircraft's performance upgrade allows airlines to add payload and cargo capacity.

As part of the move, IndiGo will return one of the six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft leased from Norse Atlantic Airways under damp and wet lease arrangements. The carrier, however, said all its other long-haul international operations will continue as scheduled.

Following the decision to stop Manchester flights, the airlines would also be returning one Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft leased from Norse Atlantic Airways