Airbus SE won an order for as many as 50 widebody jets from Saudi Arabia’s new carrier, as the kingdom pours billions of dollars into turning the country into an aviation and tourism hub.

Riyadh Air orders Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to expand its fleet and support Vision 2030, becoming the first Saudi airline to operate this widebody jet.

The order supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 targets to handle 300 million air passengers annually and position the country as a global aviation hub. Riyadh Air, which is set to commence operations later this year,