flydubai publishes inaugural Sustainability Report

flydubai has just released its first-ever Sustainability Report, titled “fly forward 2025”, marking a major step in embedding sustainability into its operations and governance.

Strategic Framework
- Built around six ESG pillars:
1. Climate-ready operations – improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions.
2. Environmental stewardship – waste circularity, responsible resource use, and wildlife protection.
3. People at our core – investing in employees and supporting communities.
4. Stronger together – working with suppliers and partners for shared progress.
5. Excellence in safety, compliance, and services – integrating safety and customer experience.
6. Intelligent aviation – leveraging AI, data analytics, and digital tools for efficiency and safety.

Key Milestones
- Conducted a double materiality assessment in 2025, evaluating both environmental/social impact and financial materiality.
- Established a five-year sustainability strategy with clear KPIs.
- Partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to implement generative AI in flight operations.
- Collaborated with Starlink to roll out high-speed broadband connectivity across its fleet.

Leadership Voices
- Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman: emphasized responsibility to future generations and alignment with the UAE’s net-zero vision.
- Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO: highlighted sustainability as the guiding principle for flydubai’s growth and resilience.

Broader Context
- flydubai operates a fleet of 97 Boeing 737 aircraft and serves over 140 destinations.
- Since 2009, it has carried 137 million passengers and opened 100+ new routes connecting underserved markets.

This inaugural report signals flydubai’s intent to balance growth with responsibility, positioning itself as a forward-looking airline committed to sustainability.