flydubai has taken a historic step in its fleet strategy by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for up to 150 A321neo family aircraft, marking the first time the Dubai-based carrier has placed an order with the European manufacturer. Announced on the second day of the Dubai Airshow, the agreement represents a major fleet diversification move for an airline…
flydubai has taken a major strategic step in its long-term expansion plans by signing an agreement with GE Aerospacefor 60 GEnx-1B engines to power its future fleet of Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The deal, announced at the Dubai Airshow 2025, also includes spare engines and a long-term services package, reinforcing the airline’s transition into widebody operations for the first time since its…
Emirates, flydubai, and the Dubai Department of Finance (DOF) have joined forces to accelerate the Dubai Cashless Strategy, a government-backed initiative that seeks to make more than 90% of all transactions digital by the end of 2026. The strategic partnerships, formalized through two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), highlight Dubai’s ambition to become a leading global hub for digital finance and…
flydubai is preparing for the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, identified as MSN 61019 with registration A6-FPG. This next-generation narrowbody jet is powered by a pair of CFM LEAP-1B turbofan engines and is configured in a dual-class layout, offering 10 business-class seats (10B) alongside 156 economy seats (156Y).
JP Lease Products & Services Co., Ltd (JLPS) and its Dublin-based affiliate JLPS Ireland Limited have confirmed the successful acquisition and delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to flydubai, marking the third and final delivery under a three-aircraft portfolio mandate awarded earlier in 2025. The transaction, structured as a sale and leaseback, was conducted on behalf of JLPS’s Japanese investor base…
flydubai is continuing its aggressive fleet expansion strategy in 2025, with a total of 12 Boeing 737 aircraft scheduled for delivery during the year. Since January, the Dubai-based carrier has already taken delivery of seven new Boeing 737s, boosting its fleet size to 93 aircraft. These additions reinforce flydubai’s operational capacity as it serves an extensive network of over 135 destinations across…
flydubai, the low-cost airline based in the United Arab Emirates, has received a new Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 61035. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines, bringing added fuel efficiency and range to the airline’s fast-growing Boeing 737 MAX fleet.
flydubai, the low-cost carrier based in the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of one B737-8, bearing serial number 61027. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines supplied by CFM International, supporting the airline’s ongoing network and capacity expansion across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Recent reports suggesting that flydubai, the Dubai-based low-cost carrier, and Busy Bee Airways, an Indian aviation company, are collaborating to acquire the assets of the defunct Indian airline Go First have been refuted by both parties.
flydubai has opted to extend the leases on four Boeing 737-800 aircraft that were originally scheduled for return to their lessors. This decision comes as the airline did not receive any of the aircraft contractually expected for delivery in 2024, affecting its planned fleet expansion.
