flydubai Partners with GE Aerospace for Widebody Aircraft Engines

flydubai has selected the GE Aerospace GEnx-1B engine to power its upcoming fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The airline has ordered 60 engines with a long-term services agreement. The GEnx engine, which powers two-thirds of all Boeing 787 aircraft currently in operation, will deliver reliability, efficiency, and durability to flydubai’s new widebody fleet. The partnership underlines flydubai’s confidence in GE Aerospace technology and performance. This is the airline’s first step into the widebody aircraft arena, following its reliance on an all-Boeing 737 fleet. According to flydubai, the GEnx engine will play an integral role in the airline’s success. The deal was announced at Dubai Airshow 2025, where flydubai and GE Aerospace also discussed potential orders for both Airbus and Boeing planes. AeroTime is covering the Dubai Airshow 2025 live from the show floor.