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Emirates’ Blockbuster Boeing Order

Our Bureau - : Nov 14, 2023 - : 3:32 am

Emirates, the world’s largest 777 operator, has launched the Dubai Airshow in spectacular fashion with an order for 90 Boeing 777X and 787s, including 55 777-9 and 35 777-8 jets worth $55 Billion.

The new order, which increases Emirates’ 777X backlog to 205 planes, was announced during the Dubai Airshow at a signing event attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group and Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

In addition to the 777X order, the airline also ordered five more 787’s growing its 787 backlog to 35 – while converting 30 787-9s to 20 787-8 and 10 787-10 airplanes.

“This order is an incredible vote of confidence in Boeing’s highly efficient widebody family and the versatility of our 777X and 787 airplanes to meet Emirates’ needs for global long-haul travel,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

The 777-9 will be the largest and most fuel-efficient twin-engine jet in the world, with the lowest operating cost per seat of any commercial airplane when it enters service. The 777-9 seats 426 passengers in a typical two-class configuration, with a range of 13,510 km. The 777-8 seats 395 passengers with a range capability of up to 16,190 km.

“Emirates is the biggest operator of Boeing 777 aircraft, and today’s order cements that position,” said HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group. “We’ve been closely involved in the 777 program since its start up until this latest generation of 777X aircraft. The 777 has been central to Emirates’ fleet and network strategy of connecting cities on all continents non-stop to Dubai. We are pleased to extend our relationship with Boeing and look forward to the first 777-9 joining our fleet in 2025.”

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