Boeing and flydubai announced an order for 75 737 MAX 8s and 11 Next-Generation 737-800s, valued at $8.8 billion at list prices. In addition, the airline retains purchase rights for 25 more 737 MAXs. The order was first announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, making it Boeing's large single-aisle airplane order in the Middle East.

The 737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines to deliver the high efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market. Airlines operating the 737 MAX will see a 14% fuel-use improvement over most fuel-efficient single-aisle airplanes. The order is a tremendous endorsement of the ongoing popularity and reliability of the Next-Generation 737-800 and the unsurpassed fuel efficiency that the 737 MAX will offer in the single aisle market.

Development of the 737 MAX is on schedule with firm configuration of the airplane achieved in July 2013. First flight is scheduled in 2016 with deliveries to customers beginning in 2017.