Emirates’ budget airline Flydubai achieved its strongest-ever financial results in 2024, reporting a 16% y-o-y increase in net income before tax to AED 2.5 bn, while net income after tax reached AED 2.2 bn, the company said in its earnings release (pdf). Revenue climbed 15% y-o-y to AED 12.8 bn, driven by strong travel demand and network expansion.

Highlights of the year: Flydubai added four Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its fleet, bringing the total to 88 aircraft. The carrier also expanded its connectivity to global destinations, including Switzerland, Malaysia, Kenya, Nepal, Iran, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, and moved about 46.5k tonnes of cargo.

What’s next in 2025? The airline aims to add 12 new Boeing 737s in 2025 to continue its fleet expansion and upgrades as well as boost its network development strategies.

REMEMBER- Flydubai inked a services agreement with Boeing earlier this month to boost its fleet operations. Boeing will make its tailored parts package available to maintain Flydubai’s fleet and will provide quick engine change kits for the airline’s 737 Max aircraft to cut down on costs and reduce schedule disruptions.

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