The airline is signing a purchase contract for 55 more Boeing 779s: Sheikh Ahmed.
Record-Breaking Order: $52 Billion Deal Lights Up Day 1
As anticipated, Emirates has taken center stage at the Dubai Airshow, making a splash with a staggering aircraft order valued at $52 billion on the first day.
Boeing Bonanza: 90 Additional Aircraft
Emirates has solidified its partnership with Boeing by securing 90 additional aircraft. The order includes 55 Boeing 777-9s and 35 Boeing 777-8s. This massive acquisition elevates Emirates’ total Boeing 777X order to an unprecedented 205 aircraft.
Strategic Growth: Deliveries Set to Begin in 2025
The announcement reveals Emirates’ strategic vision for growth, as deliveries for the newly ordered Boeing 777-9s are slated to commence in 2025. This move underscores the airline’s commitment to expanding its fleet and maintaining a leading position in the global aviation industry.
Sheikh Ahmed’s Statement: A Milestone in Aviation
Sheikh Ahmed, speaking on behalf of Emirates, expressed satisfaction with the significant deal, stating, “I’m pleased to announce that Emirates is placing an additional wide-body aircraft order with Boeing worth $52 billion dollars, signing a purchase agreement for the 55 additional 777-9s and 35 triple sevens.
Including our previous order, this brings the total to an impressive two hundred and five.”
Emirates’ substantial investment marks a historic moment at the Dubai Airshow, signaling not only the airline’s confidence in Boeing but also its ambitious strides toward shaping the future of air travel.
