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FlyDubai announces order for 50 Boeing 737-800s at Farnborough
FlyDubai, the new low cost airline from Dubai announced today a historic order for 54 Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft from Boeing.
- Staff Report
- Published: 14:16 July 14, 2008
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- FlyDubai's order for 50 Boeing aircraft worth $3.74 billion at list prices on Monday is the budget airline's first plane order in preparation for the planned launch of flights in mid-2009.
Farnborough: FlyDubai, the new low cost airline from Dubai announced on Monday a historic order for 54 Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft from Boeing.
The order is valued at approximately US$4 billion at the current list prices and marks the biggest single order by a Gulf-based low cost carrier for the Boeing aircraft.
The deal comprises a firm order for 50 aircrafts from Boeing and a separate leasing agreement with Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management for a further four Boeing 737-800s.
His Highness Shaikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman of FlyDubai, who signed the deal, said: “I am delighted to sign this announcement for 54 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s on behalf of FlyDubai.
“This aircraft is ideally suited to our core business, which is providing affordable, efficient and flexible options for people wishing to travel to and from Dubai.''
The announcement was made at Farnborough Air Show during a ceremony hosted by Boeing Chairman, President and CEO, Jim McNerney.
FlyDubai was formed by the Dubai Government in March 2008, and will offer customers flexible travel options that are simple, effective and good value for money.
The 737-800 is a single aisle aircraft configured with 189 Economy Class seats. It has a flying range of 4.5 hours, which will give FlyDubai access to an estimated 2 billion potential customers.
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