flydubai (FZ, Dubai International) has signed an order with Boeing (BOE, Washington National) for seventy-five B737 MAX 8s and eleven B737-800s, valued at USD8.8billion at list prices. In addition, the airline retains purchase rights for 25 more B737 MAXs. The order was first announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow. Commenting on the order, flydubai Chief Executive Officer Ghaith Al Ghaith said: "2013 has been a tremendous year for flydubai. We have launched 16 new routes, delivered profitability in just three years of operation and launched our Business Class service. The confirmed order for 75 737 MAXs and 11 Next-Generation 737-800s signifies the maturing of the airline and the strength of our business model as well as support flydubai's ambitious growth."