The Dubai-based carrier, flydubai, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boeing for 75 Boeing 737 MAXs.
The announcement
further supports the carrier in fulfilling Dubai’s vision for aviation growth
in the years ahead.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed
Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, signed the MoU agreement with Stephanie Pope,
President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, at the signing ceremony which
was attended by Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, at the
Dubai Airshow 2025.
Sheikh Ahmed said: “We
are pleased to announce a new agreement with Boeing. Looking ahead, proactive
fleet planning is essential to ensuring we are well-placed to meet the rising
demand for travel, a demand we are confident will continue to grow.
Anticipating future needs is a defining factor in the success of any airline
and today’s announcement reflects our commitment to that principle.
Dubai’s ecosystem,
characterised by world-class infrastructure, progressive legislation,
open-skies policies and its ability to attract global talent, creates an
environment where flydubai can thrive and expand. We are proud to place another
737 MAX order with Boeing, a trusted partner that has played a key role in
growing our network to its current scale. Reliable aircraft availability and
timely deliveries are vital to the ongoing growth of our industry, and this
agreement ensures we remain well-positioned for future growth, adding to the
fleet as well as replacing current aircraft.
I want to thank our
team for their dedication and hard work. Their efforts, combined with Dubai’s
ambitious vision, fuel our optimism and enthusiasm for what lies ahead,
including playing a key role in Dubai World Central’s expansion plans.”
The new deal allows
flydubai to take advantage of the 737 MAX family’s flexibility and commonality,
while leveraging the size and range of the 737-8, 737-9, and 737-10 models to
suit their growing network.
“flydubai is one of
the world’s first 737 MAX operators and their plan to place yet another order,
their fourth 737 order to date, reflects the 737 MAX’s market-leading value and
versatility,” said Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial
Airplanes. “We are proud that Boeing airplanes will continue to serve as
the backbone of flydubai’s strategic fleet and growth plans.” -TradeArabia News Service