Dubai-based flydubai has taken delivery of its tenth new Boeing 737 MAX 8, A6-FPG (msn 61019), as fleet expansion continues. The aircraft departed Boeing Field (BFI) on 9 October at 17:27 as FDB9741, arriving at Shannon (SNN) on 10 October at 10:26 local. Following an overnight stop, it departed Shannon on 11 October at 06:31, landing in Dubai (DXB) at 17:26 local.

The airline has also announced that from November 2025, all Economy Class fares will include meals and IFE, marking a notable product upgrade.

flydubai expects to operate over 95 aircraft by year-end and plans to introduce 30 Boeing 787s from 2027 onwards, expanding long-haul capability and network reach beyond its current 135 destinations in 57 countries.

Image Credit: flydubai

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