Dubai, UAE – Nov. 17, 2025 — Dubai-based carrier flydubai and GE Aerospace announced a major agreement at Dubai Airshow 2025 for 60 GEnx-1B engines to power the airline’s first widebody fleet of 30 Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The deal also includes spare engines and a long-term services agreement to support the launch of flydubai’s long-haul operations.

The agreement reflects flydubai’s growth strategy, enabling the airline to expand capacity on existing routes and meet increasing passenger demand. Established in 2008, flydubai now serves more than 135 destinations across 57 countries, with plans to add long-haul destinations to its network.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, said:
"The performance and durability of our engines play an integral role in the success of our operations and fleet expansion plans, especially as we prepare to welcome the Boeing 787 aircraft. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with GE Aerospace as we embark on the next chapter of growth."

Russell Stokes, President and CEO of Commercial Engines and Services at GE Aerospace, added:
"The GEnx engines will deliver reliability, efficiency and durability to power the airline’s first widebody fleet. We are excited to help propel flydubai's expansion plans."

The GEnx engine family, introduced in 2011, has accumulated over 70 million flight hours and powers two-thirds of all Boeing 787 aircraft currently in service. Like all GE Aerospace commercial engines, the GEnx is certified to run on current sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blends.

GE Aerospace has been active in the UAE for over 40 years, with more than 240 employees, offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, an On Wing Support Center, and partnerships in engineering, testing, and MRO facilities. GE Aerospace also announced a $50 million investment in a new On Wing Support facility.

About flydubai:
flydubai operates a fleet of 96 aircraft and serves more than 135 destinations. Since 2009, it has opened over 100 new routes and carried more than 120 million passengers, aiming to enhance connectivity and travel accessibility across underserved markets.

About GE Aerospace:
GE Aerospace is a global leader in aerospace propulsion, services, and systems, with approximately 49,000 commercial and 29,000 military aircraft engines installed worldwide. Its global team of 53,000 employees continues to innovate and support aviation growth and sustainability.