Flydubai announced a 60‑engine order for its first wide‑body fleet of 30 Boeing 787‑9 aircraft, signing the deal at the 2025 Dubai Airshow. The order includes the GEnx‑1B engines that power the 787 family, spare engines, and a long‑term services agreement that will cover maintenance, repair, overhaul, spare‑parts supply, and technical support. While the financial value of the order has not been disclosed publicly, the commitment represents a significant expansion of GE Aerospace’s installed base in the Middle East.
The airline has not yet released a detailed delivery schedule, but it expects the first 787‑9 aircraft to arrive in the next few years, with the full fleet entering service as the aircraft are delivered. The long‑term services agreement is designed to provide a steady revenue stream for GE, ensuring that flydubai will have access to on‑site support and parts throughout the life of the fleet.
GE Aerospace’s Q3 2025 results underscored the strategic importance of the deal. Revenue rose 26% year‑over‑year to $11.3 billion, and adjusted earnings per share climbed to $1.66, prompting the company to raise its full‑year 2025 EPS guidance to $6.00–$6.20. The order adds to GE’s momentum, reinforcing its high‑margin services model and expanding its footprint in a region where it already operates support centers and MRO facilities.
The GEnx‑1B engine is certified to run on approved sustainable aviation fuel blends, aligning with the industry’s push toward lower emissions. By securing flydubai’s first wide‑body fleet, GE not only strengthens its market share in the 787 segment—where the GEnx powers roughly two‑thirds of all aircraft in service—but also positions itself against competitors such as Pratt & Whitney and Rolls‑Royce in the Middle East. The deal signals confidence from a major regional carrier in GE’s technology and service capabilities, and it supports the airline’s broader strategy of diversifying its fleet with both Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
The partnership illustrates how engine suppliers are leveraging long‑term service agreements to create recurring revenue streams that complement new engine sales. For GE, the flydubai order is a tangible example of how expanding its service network in key growth markets can drive both top‑line growth and margin expansion, reinforcing the company’s strategy of building high‑margin, long‑term relationships with airlines.
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