Flydubais workforce reached 5,545 with more than 1,000 new employees joining in 2023 across various departments

Flydubai announced on Thursday that, as a result of robust organic growth combined with robust development in the aviation sector, its 2023 earnings increased by 75% to a record Dh2.1 billion. The Dubai-based airline reported a 23% growth in overall annual revenue to Dh11.2 billion in 2023 from Dh9.1 billion in 2022.

By 2023, Flydubai had 5,545 personnel, with over 1,000 more joining in a variety of divisions. Pilots, cabin staff, and engineers made up about 73% of the new hires, in order to support the airline's expanding fleet and network. The carrier's workforce of UAE nationals has more than doubled.

One of the primary economic development engines in the UAE in the post-pandemic period has been the aviation sector. Emirates Airlines also reported a record Dh10.1 billion profit—a 138% increase—for the first half of 2023 in November. 

13.8 million passengers were transported across its network, a 31% increase from 2022. The demand for Business Class increased by 32% in the GCC, Central Asia, and the Caucasus regions. Flydubai reported a 56% rise in passengers on its GCC network and a 36% increase in passengers in Europe year over year.

By the end of 2023, Flydubai had established 17 routes and had expanded to 122 destinations across 52 countries.

By the end of 2023, the local airline operated 84 aircraft after receiving 13 new aircraft deliveries: The aircraft types include 03 Boeing 737 MAX 9, 52 Boeing 737 MAX 8, and 29 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800. After their lease, three Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft were given back to their lessors. 

Flydubai ordered thirty Boeing 787 Dreamliners, scheduled for delivery starting in 2026, for a total of $11 billion during the Dubai Airshow in 2023. The airline diversified its current fleet of all Boeing 737 aircraft with this first wide-body purchase.