Two weeks after quitting Jet Airways, Sanjiv Kapoor has joined the Saudia Group to be a part of the team responsible for transforming the flag carrier Saudia and the creation of Riyadh Air. Kapoor takes over as the advisor to Ibrahim Al-Omar, director general of the group. The Jeddah-based carrier was formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines. It has a fleet size of around 150 aircraft; roughly the same size of a combined Air Indian and Vistara.
“I am excited at the opportunity of working with a highly passionate and talented team and being part of what promises to be an exciting journey ahead,” Kapoor said in a tweet.
Kapoor’s appointment is in line with the mega expansion plan of the two Gulf carriers.
