Emirates Airline Orders 95 Boeing Jets Worth $52 Billion
November 13 2023 - 6:37AM
Dow Jones News
By Ben Otto
Emirates Airline will buy 95 widebody jets from Boeing, moving
to expand its fleet of long-haul jets in the coming years to meet
rising demand for global travel.
The Dubai-based carrier has placed fresh orders for 55 of the
U.S. aircraft maker's 777-9 jets, 35 777-8 jets and five 787
Dreamliner jets, Boeing and Emirates said Monday.
Emirates said the jets were worth $52 billion. The companies
didn't disclose the financial details of the transaction, but
buyers typically receive steep discounts in such orders.
The order will expand Emirates' 777X backlog to 205 jets and
take its 787 order book to 35 jets. The airline is the biggest
operator of Boeing 777 aircraft globally, with almost 150 currently
in its fleet.
The 777-9 seats 426 passengers in a typical configuration and
has a range of 13,510 kilometers, while the 777-8 seats 395
passengers and can fly up to 16,190 kilometers, according to
Boeing. The aircraft, which has been delayed for years amid
regulatory setbacks and other challenges, is a refresh of a
best-selling model that first flew in 1994.
The news of the orders was unveiled at a signing event at the
Dubai Airshow.
Write to Ben Otto at ben.otto@wsj.com
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