Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) announced today, Monday, that it has signed a purchase agreement with United Airlines for 10 new Boeing 737-9 aircraft and entered into long-term leases for the aircraft, which will be delivered between August 2025 and February 2026.
Firoz Tarapore, CEO of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, said: “The announcement of the sale and leaseback agreement for ten Boeing 737-9 aircraft follows the company’s recent acquisition of an Airbus A321neo leased to United, and we look forward to continuing to strengthen this partnership in the coming years.”
The Boeing 737-9 is part of the next-generation 737 MAX family, designed to deliver greater operational efficiency and improved environmental performance. This family of aircraft reduces fuel consumption and emissions by up to 20% compared to the aircraft it replaces.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise owns and operates a fleet of 750 aircraft, including 225 Boeing aircraft, and plans to expand its fleet to meet growing market demand.