Milan, Italy – flydubai has successfully concluded its first-ever recruitment drive in Milan, marking a milestone in the airline’s global talent outreach. The event brought together recruitment opportunities across three key departments—Pilots, Cabin Crew, and Engineers—in a unified initiative aimed at identifying and attracting passionate aviation professionals.

flydubai recently reported its strongest financial performance since its inception, achieving a record profit before tax of AED 2.5 billion (USD 674 million) for the financial year ending 31 December 2024, marking a 16% increase compared to 2023. The airline also saw a 15% surge in annual revenue to AED 12.8 billion (USD 3.5 billion) and carried 15.4 million passengers, up 11% year-on-year.

• Passenger numbers grew by 11% to 15.4 million, with a 10% increase in capacity (ASKM) and a 1.2 percentage point rise in Passenger Load Factor.
• flydubai’s fleet totaled 88 aircraft by year-end, with an average age of 5.3 years. Four Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft were delivered in early 2024, though scheduled deliveries for the remainder of the year were delayed due to Boeing’s ongoing supply chain issues.
• The airline extended leases on four Boeing 737-800 aircraft to maintain capacity.
• flydubai’s current order book includes 127 Boeing 737 aircraft for delivery over the next decade and 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners—its first wide-body order—valued at USD 11 billion, with deliveries starting in 2027.

Outlook for 2025

• flydubai plans to receive 12 new Boeing 737 aircraft in 2025 to support fleet growth, replacements, and network expansion.

Source: flydubai (Ashita Chandy)
Photo Credit: Ashita Chandy