Overview
- Flydubai signed the memorandum of understanding on Day 2 of the show, with Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and Airbus’s Christian Scherer officiating and CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith attending.
- Local media reported the agreement at roughly $24 billion based on list prices and said it includes options for up to 100 additional aircraft.
- Airbus highlights that the A321neo offers more than 20% fuel savings and lower CO2 emissions versus previous‑generation single‑aisle jets.
- Cumulative announcements over the first two days reached an estimated AED 336 billion and 335 aircraft, with Day 2 adding about AED 183 billion and 243 jets, according to Emirates Today.
- Other Day 2 deals included 32 new Airbus widebodies for Etihad, 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners for Gulf Air, six A350‑900s for Ethiopian Airlines, and an Air Europa MoU for up to 40 A350‑900s.