GE Aerospace, flydubai announce new order for 60 GEnx-1B engines

GE Aerospace (GE) and Dubai-based carrier flydubai announced a new order for 60 GEnx-1B engines to power flydubai’s first widebody fleet of 30 Boeing 787-9. The agreement, signed at Dubai Airshow 2025, also includes spare engines and a long-term services agreement to support the carrier’s launch of long-haul operations. This agreement underpins flydubai’s growth strategy and the continued expansion of its network, enabling the airline to increase capacity on existing routes, and meet demand from a growing passenger base. Established in 2008, flydubai has grown significantly, and currently serves more than 135 destinations across 57 countries; the airline is now adding long-haul destinations to its growing network.