Emirates, one of the world’s largest and most prominent airlines, has made a significant announcement at the Dubai Airshow 2023, revealing its plan to acquire 95 additional Boeing wide-body aircraft.
This strategic move aligns with Emirates’ ambitious growth plans, emphasizing its role as a driver of economic development in Dubai and beyond.
In addition to the Boeing order, Emirates updated its previous commitment for 30 Boeing 787-9s, increasing its total commitment to 35 Dreamliners.
HH Sheikh Ahmed, Crown Prince, Dubai said, “From day 1, Emirates’ business model has been to operate modern and efficient wide-body aircraft capable of carrying large numbers of travellers comfortably and safely, over long distances to and via Dubai. Today’s aircraft orders reflect that strategy. These additional aircraft will enable Emirates to connect even more cities, supporting the Dubai economic agenda D33 set out by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to add 400 cities to Dubai’s foreign trade map over the next decade. By the early 2030s, we expect the Emirates fleet to be around 350-strong, connecting Dubai to even more cities around the world.”
Stan Deal, President and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes said, “This order is an incredible vote of confidence in the efficiency and versatility of the 777X family to meet Emirates’ needs for global long-haul travel. The 777-9 and 777-8 are the perfect airplanes to support Emirates’ growth plans, improving environmental performance and unmatched payload capability.”
HH Sheikh Ahmed, Crown Prince, Dubai said, “Emirates is the biggest operator of Boeing 777 aircraft, and today’s order cements that position. We’ve been closely involved in the 777 program since its start up until this latest generation of 777X aircraft. The 777 has been central to Emirates’ fleet and network strategy of connecting cities on all continents non-stop to Dubai. We are pleased to extend our relationship with Boeing and look forward to the first 777-9 joining our fleet in 2025.”