flydubai has placed an order for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the airline’s first-ever widebody order, at the Dubai Airshow. The order for the 30 787s will add to the airline’s existing order backlog of 137 737s.
The Dubai-based low-fare carrier will use the new 787 aircraft to open new routes and grow capacity on its existing services.
“In 2008 when we placed our first-ever order for 50 Boeing 737 aircraft, we were confident of the vital role flydubai would play in supporting Dubai’s aviation hub,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai. “Today’s order reaffirms flydubai’s commitment to enabling more people to travel across its expanding network. The highly fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner will allow flydubai to expand its horizon and cater to the growing demand on existing routes.”
“The 787-9 is perfectly suited for the needs of flydubai as it looks to open up longer-range routes and add capacity across its network,” said Stan Deal, President and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “flydubai passengers will enjoy the Dreamliner effect, an experience like no other in the air, flying with more comfort and arriving at their destinations feeling more refreshed.”
According to Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook, the Middle East aircraft fleet size is expected to more than double over the next 20 years. Of these deliveries, more than half will consist of widebody aircraft.
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