flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and GE Aerospace announced a new order for 60 GEnx-1B engines to power flydubai’s first wide-body fleet of 30 Boeing 787-9.
The agreement, signed
at the Dubai Airshow 2025, also includes spare engines and a long-term services
agreement to support the carrier’s launch of long-haul operations.
This agreement
underpins flydubai’s growth strategy and the continued expansion of its
network, enabling the airline to increase capacity on existing routes and meet
demand from a growing passenger base.
Established in 2008,
flydubai has grown significantly and currently serves more than 135
destinations across 57 countries; the airline is now adding long-haul
destinations to its growing network.
The selection of
GEnx-1B engines underscores flydubai's confidence in GE Aerospace's proven
technology solutions, which offer best-in-class performance, durability and
fuel efficiency.
Designed for robust
performance and reliability, these are critical for the carrier’s sustained
growth in the region’s unique operating environments.
Ghaith Al Ghaith,
Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “Over the years, flydubai has
established itself as a key player in the aviation industry, driven by a vision
to make travel more accessible and convenient through Dubai’s global aviation
hub. The performance and durability of our engines play an integral role in the
success of our operations and fleet expansion plans, especially as we prepare
to welcome the Boeing 787 aircraft to our fleet in the coming years. We look
forward to a long and successful partnership with GE Aerospace as we embark on
the next chapter of growth.”
“We are honoured by
flydubai’s trust and confidence in GE Aerospace technology as the airline
enters its next phase of growth,” said Russell Stokes, President and CEO of
Commercial Engines and Services, GE Aerospace. “The GEnx engines will deliver
reliability, efficiency and durability to power the airline’s first widebody
fleet. We are excited to help propel flydubai's expansion plans.” -TradeArabia News Service