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Emirates orders 40 of the newest Dreamliners

Tuesday, 12 Nov, 2017 0

Emirates has confirmed a $15.1 billion commitment for 40 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners.

The aircraft will be delivered from 2022, taking the airline well into the 2030s.

Some will replace existing aircraft and others will allow network growth.

"We see the 787 as a great complement to our 777 and A380 fleet, providing us with more flexibility to serve a range of destinations as we develop our global route network," said Emirates chairman and chief executive HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

"It has always been Emirates’ strategy to invest in the most advanced and efficient aircraft, and today’s orders reflect that. Today’s announcement is also speaks to our confidence in the future of aviation in the UAE and the region."

The agreement allows Emirates to switch the aircraft to 787-9s, offering the airline additional flexibility for its future fleet and global network.

Emirates’ Dreamliners will be delivered in a mix of two and three-cabin class configurations, potentially seating between 240 and 330 passengers.

The order comes after Emirates’ historic purchase of 150 Boeing 777X aircraft equipped with GE9X engines to be delivered from 2020 onwards.~



 

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