United Arab Emirates – Emirates has placed an additional order for 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow, marking the airline’s third and largest follow-on commitment to the 777X programme. The agreement increases Emirates’ total 777X orderbook to 270 aircraft, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest customer of the next-generation twin-engine widebody.

• Emirates’ previous two 777X orders totalled 205 aircraft across the 777-9 and 777-8 variants; the latest commitment expands the airline’s long-term fleet renewal and growth strategy.

• The 777-9, set to become the world’s largest twin-engine jet, is designed to deliver a 20% reduction in fuel burn and emissions relative to earlier widebody aircraft, while offering improved cabin space, ride quality and onboard environment.

• The signing ceremony included HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, and Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

• Boeing’s 2025 Commercial Market Outlook forecasts demand for nearly 3,000 new widebody aircraft in the Middle East over the next 20 years—a market segment where the 777X is positioned as a long-range, high-capacity solution.

Statements

• “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.” HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman & Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group.

• “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.” Stephanie Pope, President & CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Source: Emirates