Emirates has ordered 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft worth $38 billion (R651,4 billion), bringing the airline’s total order book with Boeing to 315 widebody aircraft.
“Emirates is already the world’s largest Boeing 777 operator and we are expanding our commitment to the programme today. We look forward to continue working closely with Boeing to receive delivery of our first 777-9s from Q2 of 2027,” said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates.
The agreement also provides backing for Boeing’s feasibility study to develop the 777-10, with the airline signing up for options to convert its latest 777-9 order into the 777-10 or the 777-8.
