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Flydubai makes first order from Airbus with 150 A321 Neo jets

The UAE budget carrier will use the planes to diversify its fleet from dependence on Boeing and strengthen long-term expansion plans

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Flydubai has signed up for 150 Airbus A321 Neo jets at the Dubai Airshow, marking its first Airbus order and a shift from its all-Boeing fleet.

The company will use the planes to diversify its fleet and...