Boeing and flydubai celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX 8, making the Middle East carrier the first in the region to operate Boeing's newest single-aisle airplane. The delivery is the first of 75 737 MAX airplanes the airline will be adding to their 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 … [Read more...] about Flydubai receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8
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AAR signs agreement with flyDubai
AAR has expanded its relationship with flydubai by signing a long-term contract to provide comprehensive flight-hour component support for its new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The Dubai-based airline is set to take delivery of 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft ordered at the 2013 Dubai International Airshow by the end of 2023. This is AAR’s first agreement to support the new aircraft and will utilize the company’s extensive global supply chain network, including its new parts warehouse in … [Read more...] about AAR signs agreement with flyDubai
flydubai renews contract with Mercator to boost cargo operations
Dubai-based airline, flydubai, and Mercator, a global provider of software platforms and product-enabled solutions to the travel and transport industry, have announced the signing of a seven-year extension to their air cargo management contract. The renewal agreement reaffirms the continuation of the strategic partnership initiated in 2012, designed to provide flydubai with a next-generation technology platform that enables the end-to-end management of air cargo operations and cargo revenue … [Read more...] about flydubai renews contract with Mercator to boost cargo operations
Flydubai expands Russian network
Low cost carrier, flydubai has expanded its operations in Russia with the launch of flights to two new destinations. This month, the carrier launched flights to Nizhny Novgorod and Novosibirsk, making it the first Dubai-based airline to serve both cities. Services to Nizhny Novgorod, Russia's fifth largest city, will operate twice a week, while flights to Novosibirsk, the country's third most populous city, will run three times a week. Jeyhun Efendi, senior VP commercial (UAE, EU, ME, CIS) … [Read more...] about Flydubai expands Russian network