Middle Eastern airline Flydubai did not receive any of the new aircraft scheduled to be delivered to the airline last year, but despite restrictions, it has resulted in a record pre-tax profit.
Flydubai received four Boeing 737 Max 8s in the first half of 2024, which it says are part of a “backlog of past years” and “facing widespread delays.”
As a result of “continuing challenges” at Boeing, carriers say Friedubai's contractual schedule aircraft did not arrive last year, complementing capacity through four 737-800s lease extensions It was necessary.
Flydubai is expected to receive the 12 new 737 this year for exchange and expansion.
“Our strategic planning has been heavily influenced by the manufacturer's ability to provide a commitment to bring aircraft delivery schedules back on track and clearing the backlog,” said CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith. I say it.
The carrier, which ended with 88 jets in 2024, says it had to “reevaluate” its network development plans and revise the frequency to many destinations.
However, despite this Rejig, the network has expanded to 131 destinations, reviving routes to Russia and Saudi Arabia cities, and new to 10 new locations including Islamabad, Lahore, Basel, Mombasa and the new Red Sea Airport. A connection has been added.
Flydubai generated 16% in one year pre-tax profit of DS2.5 billion ($681 million), up 15% in revenue to DHS 12.8 billion. Net profit reached DS 2.2 billion.
Careers attribute performance to “diverse networks” and “strong and agile business models.”
Al Gais adds that it demonstrates the airline's ability to “navigate challenging economic and geopolitical challenges” through future planning, adaptation and evolution.
Flydubai has ordered 127 737s, with a 30 Boeing 787 that will be available over the next decade and will arrive from 2027.
