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 Farnborough:
FlyDubai, the new low cost airline from Dubai
announced on Monday a historic order for 54
Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft from Boeing.
The order is valued at approximately US$4 billion at
the current list prices and marks the biggest single
order by a Gulf-based low cost carrier for the
Boeing aircraft.
The deal comprises a firm order for 50 aircrafts
from Boeing and a separate leasing agreement with
Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management for a further
four Boeing 737-800s.
His Highness Shaikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum,
Chairman of FlyDubai, who signed the deal, said: “I
am delighted to sign this announcement for 54
Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s on behalf of
FlyDubai.
“This aircraft is ideally suited to our core
business, which is providing affordable, efficient
and flexible options for people wishing to travel to
and from Dubai.”
The announcement was made at Farnborough Air Show
during a ceremony hosted by Boeing Chairman,
President and CEO, Jim McNerney.
FlyDubai was formed by the Dubai Government in March
2008, and will offer customers flexible travel
options that are simple, effective and good value
for money.
The 737-800 is a single aisle aircraft configured
with 189 Economy Class seats. It has a flying range
of 4.5 hours, which will give FlyDubai access to an
estimated 2 billion potential customers.
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