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.

Its main competitors in Saudi Arabia include low-cost carrier Nas and national carrier Saudi Arabia Airlines but it also competes with other budget airlines in the region.