flydubai Signs Landmark MoU for 150 Airbus A321neos, Becoming a new Airbus Customer
- Joe Breitfeller
- Nov 18, 2025
- 2 min read
Airbus has today announced that flydubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purchase of 150 A321neos, making the airline a new Airbus customer.
On Tuesday (November 18, 2025), from day two of the Dubai Airshow 2025, Airbus announced that flydubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with for 150 A321neo aircraft, making the airline a new Airbus customer. This agreement was signed by flydubai’s Chairman, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, and Airbus’ CEO – Commercial Aircraft, Christian Scherer, in a signing ceremony which was also attended by flydubai’s CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith.
In Tuesday’s announcement, flydubai’s Chairman, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, said,
“We are pleased to announce a landmark agreement for 150 A321neo aircraft, representing another important milestone in flydubai’s journey. This new agreement is not only about adding aircraft. It supports the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
“This strategic addition diversifies our narrow-body fleet and strengthens our long-term expansion plans. This will enable flydubai to play a key role in the success of Dubai World Central’s expansion plans, an airport we aim to become the largest airport in the world. The A321neos will support the next phase of our network development and enable us to meet rising demand across our markets. We look forward to establishing a strong and enduring partnership between flydubai and Airbus.”
Also commenting on the landmark A321neo order, Airbus’ CEO – Commercial Aircraft, Christian Scherer, said,
“We welcome flydubai, one of the Middle East’s most ambitious and fast-growing carriers, as a new Airbus customer. The decision to invest in and introduce the A321neo into its fleet is another endorsement of the added value Airbus brings in terms of range, efficiency and passenger comfort. We look forward to supporting flydubai as it enables new growth and possibilities with our aircraft.”
The Airbus A321neo incorporates the latest technologies, including new generation engines, Sharklets, and cabin efficiency enablers, which together deliver an over 20 percent fuel savings and CO₂ reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft. At October 31, 2025, over 7,200 A321neos have been ordered by nearly 100 customers worldwide.
Source: Airbus
