Flydubai clocks 5.1mn pax in 2012
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Flydubai announced its annual performance for 2012. The airline carried 5.1 million passengers through its expanding network.
The company’s chairman HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said: “In a short span of time, flydubai has firmly established its place in the region. It has opened up new markets and contributed to increased tourism in Dubai.”
Since its launch in June 2009, the airline has carried 10.4 million passengers. In the past two years the carrier has more than doubled the destinations from 25 to 52.
The airline ordered 50 Boeing 737-800 aircraft before its first flight and plans to receive the full order by 2016. With 28 aircraft currently in operation, the airline has plans to place more orders soon.
“We’re looking at placing an order for an additional 50 aircraft and we are in talks with Airbus and Boeing who will compete for the transaction,” said Sheikh Ahmed. The airline is looking at Boeing 737s and Airbus 320 models, he said. In 2013, the airline will take delivery of six new aircraft to meet demand.