Flydubai announces fleet expansion and pilot recruitment

Dubai: Flydubai will receive seven new aircraft by the end of 2024 and hire over 130 new pilots by the end of this year.

In a statement on Tuesday, Flydubai said the new aircraft will support network expansion by adding Basel, Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of Flydubai, said, "Today, Flydubai has grown its workforce to more than 5,800 skilled professionals represented by 140 nationalities, more than 1,200 of whom are pilots. We are on track to hire more than 130 new pilots by the end of this year”.

Al Ghaith added that the airline employed more than 440 employees this year, a growth of 6% over last year. He noted an ongoing recruitment campaign to add more qualified personnel and talents to support the company's growth.

"From our home in Dubai, Flydubai has built a network of more than 125 destinations across 58 countries served by a young and efficient fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft," Al Ghaith added.

He highlighted Flydubai's commitment to attracting young Emirati talents, enhancing Emiratisation efforts and placing local youth in suitable roles across various company departments.

Flydubai placed its first-ever wide-body order for 30 Boeing 787-9s at the Dubai Airshow in 2023.