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.
His Highness 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.
Commenting on the milestone announcement, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, 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 unique size and range of the 737-8, 737-9, and 737-10 models to suit our 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.”
flydubai operates a young and efficient fleet of 96 Boeing 737 aircraft and includes: 27 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 66 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 03 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
flydubai aircraft orders 2008-2025:
Farnborough Airshow, July 2008
Placed first aircraft order for 50 Next-Generation Boeing 737 aircraft valued at USD 3.74 billion.
Dubai Airshow, November 2013
Placed second order for 75 Boeing 737 MAX and 11 Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft valued at USD 11.4 billion.
Dubai Airshow, November 2017
Placed third order for 225 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft valued at USD 27 billion; representing the largest single-aisle aircraft order in the Middle East.
Dubai Airshow, November 2023
Placed fourth order for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, its first wide-body aircraft order, to be delivered from 2027 and valued at USD 11 billion.
Dubai Airshow, November 2025
Signed an agreement with Airbus for 150 A321neo to be delivered from 2031, valued at USD 24 billion with 100 options.
Dubai Airshow, November 2025
Signed an agreement with Boeing for 75 737 MAXs, with options for 75 more aircraft valued at USD 13 billion.
