Aviation boost: Emirates places $38 bn order for 65 Boeing 777X jets; delivery to begin 2027
Dubai’s biennial Air Show opened on Monday with a headline announcement from hometown carrier Emirates, which placed a $38-billion order for 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, reinforcing its push to expand long-haul capacity amid record earnings and rising traffic through the city’s East-West hub, AP reported.
The new order takes Emirates’ total commitment for the upcoming 777-9 to 270 aircraft, cementing its position as Boeing’s largest customer for the wide-body jet, even as the programme faces repeated delays. The agreement also includes GE Engines, bundled into the total deal value.
