flydubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 150 A-321neo aircraft making the airline a new customer. The agreement underscores the carrier’s confidence in Dubai’s growth plans.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, signed the MoU agreement with Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, at the signing ceremony which was attended by Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, on the second day of the "Dubai Airshow 2025" (see AVIONEWS).

The addition of the latest generation A-321neo will support flydubai’s strategy to expand its network, offering customers access to new destinations with greater efficiency and comfort.

The A-321neo is part of the A-320neo Family, incorporating the latest technologies including new generation engines, Sharklets and cabin efficiency enablers, which together deliver fuel savings and CO2 reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft.

At the end of October 2025, more than 7,200 A-321neo aircraft have been ordered by nearly 100 customers across the globe. As with all Airbus airplanes, the A-320 Family is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with industry targeting 100% SAF capability by 2030.