Key Takeaways
- Emirates orders 65 more Boeing 777-9 aircraft.
- Valued at US$38 billion at list prices.
- Expands Dubai carrier’s position as largest Boeing 777 operator.
Emirates has placed a significant follow-on order for 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, valued at US$38 billion at list prices. This expands the Dubai carrier’s position as the world’s largest Boeing 777 operator and biggest customer of the GE9X engine. The new commitment brings Emirates’ 777X backlog to 270 aircraft and lifts its total Boeing orderbook to 315 widebodies. (Credit: Boeing) Emirates backs Boeing’s 777-10 feasibility study