By News Team
Publication Date: 2025-12-08 05:57:00
Saudi Arabia-based Riyadh Air and IBM announced the launch of what they described as “the world’s first AI-native airline” at IBM Think Riyadh 2025, marking a milestone in their ongoing collaboration.
“Designed from the ground up without legacy patch work, these AI-driven operations provide the foundation to transform guest and employee experiences and set a new benchmark for innovation in the aviation industry,” said a release.
Riyadh Air is utilizing IBM Consulting’s industry and technical expertise, partner ecosystem, and the IBM watsonx Orchestrate platform to operate as an AI-native enterprise from its inception. IBM Consulting served as the orchestrator of the airline’s AI strategy, coordinating 59 workstreams and over 60 partners, including Adobe, Apple, FLYR, and Microsoft.
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With initial flights already underway and commercial service expected to begin in early 2026, the three-year collaboration between Riyadh Air and IBM has reached a pivotal moment,…
