Airbus sells 150 airplanes to a strategic customer!

Flydubai signs a historic order with Airbus as Dubai emerges as a future global aviation hub.

Flydubai, the low-cost airline from Dubai, announced the signing of a letter of intent with Airbus for the acquisition of 150 A321neo. This order marks a strategic turning point as, until now, Gulf airlines have largely favored Boeing. The massive entry of Airbus into the region confirms a strategic success for the European manufacturer.

The signing took place during the Dubai Airshow 2025, in the presence of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of flydubai, and Christian Scherer, CEO of Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, alongside Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai.

“This order is not just an addition of aircraft, it is a strong signal for the future of Dubai,” said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. “It supports the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the D33 economic plan.”

The A321neo will enable flydubai to modernize its fleet and support the expansion of Dubai World Central, an airport that the city aims to transform into a major global aviation hub. For Airbus, being chosen in this context is a strategic coup, placing the manufacturer at the heart of a key growing market.

Paradoxically, while Gulf countries have built their wealth on black gold, they are now at the forefront of the transition to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The A321neo can already operate with up to 50% SAF, and Airbus aims for 100% by 2030, combining innovation and environmental responsibility.

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With its next-generation engines, Sharklets, and optimized cabins, the A321neo offers fuel savings and a reduction in CO₂ emissions of over 20%. This historic order illustrates both Dubai’s rise on the global aviation stage and Airbus’s winning strategy in the Gulf.

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