Beijing, China August 6, 2026 – Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and TravelSky Technology Limited (NSE:TSYH.Y) China’s leading provider of aviation information technology and travel services, today held a signing ceremony in Beijing for a Distribution Cooperation Agreement.

The agreement marks an important milestone in Riyadh Air’s entry into the Chinese market and opens a new chapter in the strategic collaboration between the two companies, laying a solid foundation for deeper collaboration and enhanced air connectivity between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the People’s Republic of China.

Under the agreement, Riyadh Air and TravelSky will leverage the comprehensive aviation and travel services that is offered by TravelSky’s ecosystem, and its industry-leading technology capabilities to collaborate across omni-channel distribution, modern airline retailing, digital innovation and the future of passenger experience. The partnership will support Riyadh Air’s market entry into China while continuously enhancing the experience for Chinese travel agencies, industry partners and travelers.

As an important first step in a broader strategic relationship, the agreement will also enable both companies to explore new opportunities that support Riyadh Air's continued international network expansion and long-term growth in China, a key strategic market and pillar of the airline's global growth strategy. As Saudi Vision 2030 advances and ties between Saudi Arabia and China deepen across trade, tourism, investment, and people-to-people exchanges, Riyadh Air remains committed to strengthening air connectivity between the two countries and contributing to closer bilateral cooperation.

“China is one of Riyadh Air’s most strategic growth markets, and making our NDC content available through TravelSky marks an important milestone in expanding our distribution reach across China and our long-term commitment to the market,” said Vincent Coste, Chief Commercial Officer of Riyadh Air. “Riyadh Air is building a modern distribution ecosystem that supports our digital-first strategy and creates greater value for our global partners. Powered by our native NDC 21.3 Offer and Order Management platform, this partnership enables a more personalized and seamless booking experience for travelers. TravelSky-connected agents can now access tailored travel offers, manage complex itineraries more efficiently, and receive instant confirmation for ancillary services that have traditionally been difficult to access.”

Jiang Bo, Chairman of TravelSky, said: “As a forward-looking, digital-native airline, Riyadh Air shares a highly aligned vision with TravelSky, and we are delighted to establish this partnership. Guided by our strategic priorities of strengthening safety, revitalising our core business and accelerating innovation, TravelSky remains committed to independent technological development while advancing our international strategy through the next generation Overseas Open Service Delivery (OOSD)-based Passenger Service System (PSS) for the global aviation industry. We look forward to working closely with Riyadh Air to deepen collaboration in precision marketing, revenue optimization, integrated travel services, intelligent connectivity and enriched passenger experiences. Together, we aim to help shape the future of airline retailing and distribution, establish new industry standards, and jointly build a thriving digital aviation ecosystem.”

Following the signing, Riyadh Air, TravelSky and FLYR will jointly commence system integration and implementation activities. Through a dedicated joint working mechanism and specialized technical workshops, the three parties will accelerate project delivery while continuing to explore deeper cooperation in modern airline retailing, digital innovation and future passenger experience.

Established by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Riyadh Air is the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a key enabler of Saudi Vision 2030. The airline aims to serve more than 100 destinations worldwide by 2030, positioning Riyadh as a leading global aviation hub connecting Asia, Europe and Africa.

China will continue to be one of Riyadh Air’s most important strategic markets. This agreement marks the beginning of a deeper strategic partnership between Riyadh Air and TravelSky, supporting stronger air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and China while contributing to greater tourism, trade, investment and cultural exchange between the two countries.

Riyadh Air and TravelSky Sign Distribution Cooperation Agreement, Marking The Beginning of A Long-Term Strategic Partnership