Flydubai has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boeing for 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, marking a major step in supporting Dubai’s long-term aviation strategy.
Signed during the Dubai Airshow 2025, the agreement reinforces the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion and renewal plans while ensuring it remains well positioned to meet rising global travel demand.
The Dubai-based carrier said the milestone deal supports its ongoing efforts to fulfil Dubai’s vision for aviation growth in the years ahead.
Flydubai orders 75 Boeing 737 Max planes
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, signed the MoU with Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, during a ceremony attended by Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO at flydubai.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum 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.”
Fleet expansion
The new agreement allows flydubai to take advantage of the 737 MAX family’s flexibility and commonality, enabling the airline to leverage the unique size and range of the 737-8, 737-9 and 737-10 models to support its expanding network.
Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said: “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.
“We are proud that Boeing airplanes will continue to serve as the backbone of flydubai’s strategic fleet and growth plans.”
flydubai currently operates a young and efficient fleet of 96 Boeing 737 aircraft, consisting of 27 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s, 66 Boeing 737 MAX 8s and three Boeing 737 MAX 9s.
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