flydubai signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to purchase 150 A321neo aircraft, making it a new Airbus customer, on the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2025.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, signed the memorandum of understanding with Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, in the presence of Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, according to a press release published on the flydubai website.
For his part, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, explained that the agreement to purchase 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft represents another important milestone in flydubai's journey. He added that this new agreement is not limited to adding aircraft, but supports the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and is also in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
He stated that this strategic addition diversifies our narrow-body fleet and strengthens our long-term expansion plans, which will enable flydubai to play a key role in the success of the expansion plans for Al Maktoum Airport, an airport expected to be the largest in the world.
He continued that the addition of the latest generation of Airbus A321neo aircraft will support flydubai's network expansion strategy, allowing customers to reach new destinations with greater efficiency and comfort.
In this context, Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, welcomed flydubai, one of the most ambitious and fastest-growing airlines in the Middle East, as a new Airbus customer.
He affirmed that investing in the Airbus A321neo and introducing it into its fleet is a strong endorsement of the value these aircraft offer in terms of range, efficiency and passenger comfort, and that we seek to support flydubai in its continued drive to expand its network and operations with our aircraft.
Based in Dubai, flydubai's network comprises more than 135 destinations in 57 countries, strengthening Dubai's position as a global aviation hub. The Airbus A321neo is part of the Airbus A320 family and features the latest technologies, including new-generation engines, Sharklet technology and cabin efficiency enhancements, which together deliver more than 20% in fuel savings and reductions in carbon dioxide emissions compared with the previous generation of single-aisle aircraft.
flydubai Orders 2008-2025
Farnborough Airshow, July 2008: The airline placed its first aircraft order, for 50 Boeing B737 Next Generation aircraft worth $3.74 billion.
Dubai Airshow, November 2013: The airline's second order, for 75 Boeing B737 MAX aircraft and 11 Next Generation B737-800 aircraft worth $11.4 billion.
Dubai Airshow, November 2017: flydubai's third order, for 225 Boeing B737 MAX aircraft worth $27 billion, the largest single-aisle aircraft order in the Middle East.
Dubai Airshow, November 2023: The airline placed its fourth order, for 30 Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft, its first wide-body order, to be delivered from 2027, worth $11 billion.
Dubai Airshow, November 2025: The airline signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to purchase 150 A321neo aircraft, to be delivered starting in 2031, worth $24 billion, with an option to purchase 100 more aircraft.
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