Riyadh Air has selected Neo Space Group (NSG) as the carrier’s inflight Wi-Fi provider for its upcoming Airbus A321neo fleet.
The Saudi Arabian airline startup said on January 26, 2026, that Neo Space’s Skywaves connectivity will give passengers speeds of up to 300 Mbps, using HBC+ hardware with a Thinkom Ka2517 antenna.
In April 2025, Riyadh Air contracted Viasat to provide in-flight connectivity for passengers travelling on one of 39 of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The new Neo Space service will be available to all Riyadh Air passengers for a fee, or free for Sfeer loyalty program members.
“Our first Airbus A321 is anticipated in Q4 2026, and our collaboration with NSG ensures every passenger, especially members of Sfeer, our loyalty program who receive free Wi-Fi, will enjoy a truly connected journey. We are dedicated to setting new global standards for digital aviation, leveraging the ambitious Saudi technical infrastructure that truly brings this partnership to life,” said Adam Boukadida, CFO of Riyadh Air.
Thai Airways also announced back in November 2025 that it would be line-fitting Skywaves across its 787 Dreamliner fleet.
“This partnership underscores NSG’s commitment to innovation and to delivering best-in-class connectivity across Saudi Arabia,” said Martijn Blanken, CEO of Neo Space Group. “We are proud to collaborate with Riyadh Air to create a digitally seamless experience for passengers, reflecting the Kingdom’s vision for the future of aviation.”
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