Emirates and flydubai have signed significant orders for 125 new aircraft worth $63 billion. This investment will further advance the UAE’s aviation vision and reaffirm our commitment to achieving the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to add 400 cities to Dubai’s foreign trade map and consolidate Dubai’s position as a top 3 global city.
In a pivotal moment for the UAE’s aviation industry, the opening day of the Dubai Airshow witnessed an unprecedented surge in growth as multiple contracts for commercial aircraft were secured from manufacturers.
Among the standout announcements, Emirates ($52 billion) and flydubai ($11 billion) unveiled a staggering $63 billion purchase plan for widebody aircraft from Boeing, for 125 new aircraft, marking a significant shift toward expanding their fleet capacity.
It was undoubtedly a big day for the American Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) as it secured deals from SunExpress, Royal Jordanian and Air Morocco. Egypt Air has signed a lease agreement with Air Lease Corporation for 18 Boeing 737 Max 8s. French manufacturer Airbus has received a cumulative order for an additional 30 A220-300s from AirBaltic.
