Flydubai announces deal with Boeing for 75 planes worth $13B

DUBAI: Low-cost airline flydubai said it signed Wednesday an agreement with Boeing for 75 737 MAX aircraft valued at $13 billion, a day after announcing a similar deal with Airbus that more than doubled its fleet.

The Dubai-based group has announced orders for more than 200 planes from Boeing and Airbus in two days, as it pursues an expansion plan.

MoU signed 

The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding at the Dubai Airshow, the group said in a statement, "for 75 firm 737 MAX aircraft, valued at USD 13 billion, and options for 75 more aircraft".

Flydubai already operates a fleet of 96 Boeing 737 aircraft.

"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," chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said.

Airbus order

On Tuesday, flydubai announced its first Airbus order and signed a memorandum of understanding for 150 A321neo jets worth $24 billion to be delivered from 2031.