Saudi Arabian airline Riyadh Air has announced the completion of its first Airbus A321neo narrowbody aircraft, registered HZ-RXFA, following its emergence from Airbus' paint facility in Hamburg, Germany, ahead of a series of test flights planned before delivery.
The aircraft features Riyadh Air's pearlescent livery, combining indigo and lavender tones with design elements inspired by Saudi Arabia's cultural heritage.
The milestone forms part of the airline's plans to expand its fleet and route network as it prepares to introduce narrowbody aircraft into its operations.
The completion of the aircraft's production and painting marks another stage in Riyadh Air's preparations to expand its fleet.
The A321neo, bearing registration HZ-RXFA, is scheduled to undergo a series of test flights in the coming days before being delivered to the airline and arriving in Riyadh, its operational hub.
Riyadh Air has not announced a confirmed delivery date or specified when the aircraft will enter commercial service.
The addition of narrowbody aircraft is intended to support the airline's network expansion and future operating requirements.
The aircraft carries Riyadh Air's distinctive pearlescent colour scheme, incorporating flowing lines inspired by traditional Bedouin tents and Arabic calligraphy.
Its exterior combines indigo and lavender shades, with feather-inspired patterns on the rear fuselage and a dark frame surrounding the cockpit windows.
The airline's name appears in both Arabic and English, reflecting a visual identity influenced by Saudi culture and heritage.
Riyadh Air said it would reveal details of its Airbus A321neo cabin design and onboard passenger experience in the coming weeks.
The airline also plans to announce the destinations that will be served by its narrowbody fleet.
The announcement did not disclose the aircraft's seating capacity, cabin configuration or planned commercial routes.
The A321neo will form part of Riyadh Air's broader fleet and network development strategy, supporting its ambition to connect Riyadh with more than 100 destinations worldwide by 2030.
