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Riyadh Air Partners with IBM to Launch the World’s First AI-Driven Airline
no extra.IBM and Riyadh Air announced a partnership that makes Riyadh Air the world’s first AI‑native airline. Using IBM Consulting, the watsonx Orchestrate platform and a network of 60+ technology partners, the carrier built a fully AI‑driven operating model that unifies employee workflows and passenger services. Test flights are underway, with full commercial launch slated for early 2026 and a goal of serving over 100 destinations by 2030. The AI foundation delivers real‑time analytics, automated planning, and proactive concierge tools to boost efficiency, revenue and customer experience.
