Dubai: Flydubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 150 A321neo aircraft, marking the airline as a new Airbus customer. The agreement was formalized by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, and Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, during the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2025. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, was also present at the event.
According to Emirates News Agency, this new agreement aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and supports the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum highlighted that the A321neos will facilitate the next phase of network development and help meet rising demand across flydubai's markets. He expressed optimism about establishing a strong partnership between flydubai and Airbus.
Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, welcomed flydubai as a new customer. He stated that flydubai's decision to invest in the A321neo underscores the added value Airbus offers in terms of range, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The A321neo is part of the A320neo Family, which incorporates the latest technologies, including new generation engines, Sharklets, and cabin efficiency enablers. These advancements deliver more than 20 percent fuel savings and CO2 reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft.