Boeing Nears Major Aircraft Deal with Emirates Airlines
Boeing is on the verge of finalizing a significant deal with Emirates Airlines
to purchase aircraft of the “777 X” model with a wide body,
according to sources familiar with the discussions.
This move is poised to provide a significant boost to a program that has been delayed for years.
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Sources requesting anonymity revealed that Emirates Airlines, already the largest buyer of wide-body aircraft, is preparing to place a substantial order, numbering in the tens, for the “777 X” aircraft. The sources added that as part of the deal, the regional carrier Flydubai could acquire smaller-sized aircraft of the “787 Dreamliners” model. Both Boeing and Emirates Airlines declined to comment on these developments.
If the deal goes through, it will signify a crucial endorsement from the world’s largest international airline for Boeing’s latest and largest aircraft, the “777 X,” at a time when the company is striving to increase sales, despite being behind schedule for entry into service. Additionally, any additional purchase agreement for the aircraft, which comes with foldable wings, will increase the accumulated demand for the 115 “777 X” aircraft previously ordered by Emirates Airlines.
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines, headquartered in Dubai, is among the largest operators of wide-body aircraft,
utilizing its hub in Dubai as a global airport connecting the United States, Europe, and Asia.
The Dubai Airshow starting on Monday is expected to serve as a platform for major deal announcements as airlines rush to renew and upgrade their fleets.
Turkish Airlines is among the other operators likely to announce significant commitments at the event,
as sources close to the talks earlier indicated an impending order for around 350 Airbus A-series aircraft,
including both narrow and wide-body planes.
As for Flydubai, expanding its fleet with wide-bodied aircraft like the “787” represents a strategic shift for the company, which currently relies on Boeing 737 aircraft for shorter flights around the Middle East,
parts of Africa, and even Malaysia, according to the company’s website.
Emirates Airlines is also in negotiations with Airbus regarding the purchase of the leading “A350” aircraft.
The sources cautioned that the purchasing process and agreements with Boeing are under final negotiations,
and the timing and conditions of the deals could change.
Airbus, too, declined to comment on discussions with customers.
Boeing Nears Major Aircraft Deal with Emirates Airlines