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SNAS Aviation (legally ''Saudi National Air Services Limited'') was a
The SNAS Aviation fleet included the following aircraft (as of February 2010):
*5
SNAS Aviation FleetSNAS Aviation aircraft
Airlines established in 1979 Airlines disestablished in 2014 Defunct airlines of Saudi Arabia Cargo airlines Saudi Arabian companies established in 1979 {{SaudiArabia-transport-stub
cargo airline
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based in Riyadh
Riyadh (, ar, الرياض, 'ar-Riyāḍ, Literal translation, lit.: 'The Gardens' Najdi Arabic, Najdi pronunciation: ), formerly known as Hajr al-Yamamah, is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyad ...
, Saudi Arabia
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and operated exclusive flights for DHL International Aviation ME
DHL International Aviation ME (Correct name DHL Aviation EEMEA B.S.C. (C), and sometimes branded as SNAS/DHL) is a cargo airline based in Bahrain. It employs 265 airline professionals to dispatch, fly and maintain a fleet of Boeing 767 freighte ...
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History
SNAS Aviation was established in 1979 operating scheduled services betweenMuharraq
Muharraq ( ar, المحرق, al-Muḥarraq) is Bahrain's third largest city and served as its capital until 1932 when it was replaced by Manama. The population of Muharraq in 2012 was 176,583.
The city is located on Muharraq Island. Bahrain ...
and Riyadh
Riyadh (, ar, الرياض, 'ar-Riyāḍ, Literal translation, lit.: 'The Gardens' Najdi Arabic, Najdi pronunciation: ), formerly known as Hajr al-Yamamah, is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyad ...
, and after the 1990s its services were expanded. The owner of SNAS was Prince Saud bin Nayef Al Saud.
Fleet
The SNAS Aviation fleet included the following aircraft (as of February 2010):
*5 Boeing 727-200F
The Boeing 727 is an American narrow-body airliner that was developed and produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
After the heavy 707 quad-jet was introduced in 1958, Boeing addressed the demand for shorter flight lengths from smaller airpor ...
The airline previously operated the following aircraft:
*2 Boeing 757-200PF
*2 Convair CV-580
*7 Fairchild Metro III
See also
* List of defunct airlines of Saudi ArabiaReferences
External links
SNAS Aviation Fleet
Airlines established in 1979 Airlines disestablished in 2014 Defunct airlines of Saudi Arabia Cargo airlines Saudi Arabian companies established in 1979 {{SaudiArabia-transport-stub