Boeing and Emirates have announced that the airline has placed its third order of 777X airplanes, consisting of 65 777-9 passenger jets.
The order, which was was announced during a signing at the Dubai Airshow, cements Emirates as one of the launch customers for the new 777X family of airplanes following a set of two previous orders totalling 205 airplanes, with the new order bringing Emirates projected 777X fleet to 720 airplanes.
Combined, the three orders consist of a mix of both 777-9 and 777-8 models.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive, Emirates Airline and Group, said:Emirates is already the world's largest Boeing 777 operator, and we are expanding our commitment to the program today with additional orders for 65 Boeing 777-9s.
This is a long-term commitment to our partnership with Boeing and to U.S. aerospace.
Set to debut as the world’s largest twin-engine jet airplane; the 777-9 builds on the design of the 777 and aims to reduce fuel use and emissions by up to 20% when compared to the airplanes it replaces. Each plane will feature a wider cabin, improved humidity levels and more natural light.
Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplane, said:We are deeply honored that Emirates has once again selected the Boeing 777X to power its future as the airline refreshes its world-class fleet and expands its vaunted global network.
Boeing has been a proud supporter of Emirates over the past 40 years as the airline has grown into one of the world's leading carriers and developed a reputation for excellence and innovation. We look forward to growing our partnership and for Emirates to fly Boeing airplanes for decades to come.
Boeing’s 2025 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) has forecast sustained Middle East demand for widebody airplanes going forward, with the region expected to require almost 3,000 new widebody jets by 2045.
