Alafco Aviation Lease and Finance Company (Alafco) has delivered to Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) its first A320 aircraft of the 13 A320 aircraft it will provide to Saudia on operating lease. The A320 is intended for routes in the region, to Europe and to the Indian subcontinent, from Saudia's hub in Riyadh. Depending on the configuration, the A320s will seat between 120 and 132 passengers in two classes. The aircraft are powered by CFM56 engines.