Flydubai has received seven new aircraft since the start of this year and expects delivery of five more Boeing 737 MAX 8s by the end of 2025, flydubai said in a public statement. With these additions, the fleet will exceed 95 aircraft, serving more than 135 destinations in 57 countries, further strengthening the airline’s role in boosting Dubai’s trade and tourism.
The seven aircraft delivered between April and August have increased the fleet to 93 Boeing 737s. Despite the delivery of 12 aircraft this year, CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith noted that the airline remains behind its original plan, with 20 fewer aircraft than projected. “These aircraft are proof of our long-term vision and our belief in the future of air travel. This investment allows us to expand our network, improve connectivity, and provide greater choice for our passengers,” Al Ghaith said.
Financing for the new aircraft has been secured through a mix of Islamic financing from Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, conventional loans from RAKBANK, and sale-and-leaseback arrangements with JP Lease Products & Services and JLPS Ireland. According to flydubai, such strong interest from financial institutions demonstrates solid confidence in the airline’s business model and growth potential.
Alongside its fleet growth, flydubai is expanding its network. Since the start of the year, 11 new routes have been launched, including Antalya, Al Alamein, Damascus, and Peshawar, while from September and December passengers will also be able to fly to Chișinău, Iași, Vilnius, and Riga.
The airline is also modernising its existing aircraft — 23 Boeing 737-800s have already undergone a full cabin retrofit, with the programme continuing into 2026. The upgrades include lie-flat seats in Business Class and enhanced inflight entertainment in Economy Class. The workforce has grown by 10% compared to last year, now exceeding 6,500 employees, and a new Ab Initio MPL pilot training programme has been launched to secure the skilled personnel needed for future expansion.
