Dubai

Boeing Co. said on Wednesday it has delivered its first Dreamliner 787 to Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia).

The airline took delivery of three aircraft from Boeing, two 787-9 Dreamliners and a 777-300ER (extended range), on Wednesday according to an emailed statement.

Boeing said Saudia will receive a third Dramliner “within the next week.”

The airline ordered eight 787-9s in 2010 and now operates a fleet of 48 Boeing aircraft including 777-200ERs and 747-400s.