Sama Airlines, leading Saudi-based low-cost carrier intends to acquire 20 airplanes over the coming four fiscals from either Boeing or Airbus.

The sources informed that the privately held firm presently runs a fleet of seven Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Sama, which operates short-haul flights to 16 destinations within Saudi Arabia as well as Egypt and Jordan, was established in 2005 and started flights in 2007.