Flydubai has begun construction of its planned maintenance facility at Dubai World Central airport. The site is set to comprise a hangar, workshop areas and offices and is scheduled for completion in the last quarter of 2026, the UAE carrier says. It had revealed the plan to establish the airline's first purpose-build aircraft maintenance centre at the Dubai air show in 2023. Flydubai asserts the new facility will "ensure an increased level of control and quicker maintenance turnaround" for its growing fleet. The MRO site "underscores Flydubai's dedication to strengthening its in-house capabilities and reflects the carrier's growing maturity", it adds. Cirium ground events data shows that Indian MRO provider GMR Aero Technic completed 18 base maintenance checks for Flydubai's Boeing 737 fleet at its facility in Hyderabad over the past 12 months, while Emirates Engineering conducted 10 airframe checks for the budget airline in Dubai. Emirates and Flydubai are both owned by Dubai's government. Launched in 2009, Flydubai has 60 737 Max 8s, three Max 9s and 28 737-800s in operation. The low-cost airline has another 123 Max jets and 30 787-9s on order. Its MRO division employs more than 600 engineers for line maintenance, technical services, workshops material supply, Flydubai notes.

IndiGo, the world’s third-largest low-cost carrier, has debuted its first long-distance service to Europe with a Manchester–Mumbai flight. The expansion—using leased Boeing 787s until Airbus A350s arrive in 2027—marks a strategic move into the UK, with plans to add 4–5 more European destinations like Amsterdam and Copenhagen later this year. The airline aims to strengthen UK–India ties, boost tourism, and fortify its global network, while also re-emphasizing safety in light of recent industry incidents.

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) announced a major fleet enhancement: a purchase of up to 55 Embraer E195‑E2 jets, including 45 firm orders and 10 options. With seating for up to 146 passengers, these narrow‑body aircraft are expected to modernize and expand SAS’s regional horizons. CEO Anko van der Werff highlighted the deal during a Copenhagen press event, signaling strong growth momentum after the carrier secured a substantial order.