Flydubai’s expansion plans stunted by...

Dubai-based carrier impacted by Boeing's aircraft delivery schedules

Dubai-based carrier Flydubai has been forced to revise its expansion plans following Boeing's latest update regarding ongoing delays in its aircraft delivery schedule.

The low-cost airline says it is evaluating its route development plans and potential frequency revision across the network due to a lack of new aircraft deliveries over the coming months and is urging Boeing to honour its commitment to meet its delivery obligations.

The unpredictability of the aircraft delivery schedules from Boeing over the past few years has put significant pressure on the carrier and its ability to firmly plan for its projected growth, particularly as it geared up to meet the strong demand for travel after the pandemic.

Flydubai’s plans for this year were initially based on the commitment to receive 14 new aircraft. The carrier continues to explore all possible avenues to mitigate the impact of these delivery delays.

Flydubai CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith

Commenting on the ongoing delays Flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer, Ghaith Al Ghaith, said: “We are extremely disappointed to learn that Boeing will not be able to fulfil its commitment to deliver more aircraft for the remainder of the year.

“Boeing’s short-noticed and frequent delivery schedule revisions have hindered our strategic growth plans resulting in significant disruptions to our published schedules. The reduced capacity will ultimately affect our customers as well as our projected financial performance.”

Al Ghaith added: “Flydubai has always valued its longstanding partnership with Boeing and both airline and the manufacturer have been resilient and agile in tackling challenges over the years.

“We urge Boeing to take immediate action and implement measures to stabilise its production and delivery processes to avoid further delays while upholding the highest standards. We look forward to a swift resolution of this issue."

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