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Saudia Airlines operated a special Boeing B777-300 flight from Riyadh to Taif, which was decorated with the logo from the 70s and 80s era. (SPA) photos

Saudia Airlines commemorates the founding king’s first flight

  • National carrier celebrated King Abdul Aziz’s first flight in 1945 with a special Boeing B777-300 flight from Riyadh to Taif
  • Statue of King Abdul Aziz was installed at King Khalid International Airport to mark the anniversary
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