Dubai Airshow 2017: flydubai places $27 billion order with Boeing for 225 737 MAX planes

Boeing and flydubai have signed a landmark agreement today for 225 737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $27 billion.

The deal represents the largest-ever single-aisle jet order – by number of airplanes and total value – from a Middle East carrier.

Signed at the 2017 Dubai Airshow in flydubai’s hometown, the agreement includes a commitment for 175 MAX airplanes, and purchase rights for 50 additional MAXs.