JOIN USBoeing and flydubai celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX 8, making the Dubai-based low-cost carrier the first in the Middle East to operate the American company's newest single-aisle aircraft.
The delivery marks the first of 76 737 MAX aircraft the airline will be adding to its all-Boeing fleet of next-generation 737s.
“We are delighted to receive our first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from our order made at the Dubai Airshow in 2013," said Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, adding, “With this new chapter, we are looking forward to continuing our work with Boeing as we benefit from increased efficiency and are able to offer an enhanced customer experience."
The airline currently operates a fleet of 58 next-gen 737-800s and has built a network of more than 95 destinations in 44 countries, from Russia in the North, Czech Republic in the West, Thailand in the East and Tanzania in the South.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Kevin McAllister said, “This delivery marks another significant milestone in our partnership. We are confident that the market-leading efficiency and reliability of the 737 MAX will play a key role in flydubai’s continued success and complement its current Boeing fleet.”
The 737 MAX family has been designed to offer customers exceptional performance, flexibility and efficiency, with lower per-seat costs and an extended range that will open up new destinations in the single-aisle market.