Dubai: Emirates and Boeing have signed a deal for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, on the opening day of Dubai Airshow 2025. The new order, valued at $38 billion at list prices, strengthens the Dubai-based carrier's position as the world's largest operator of the 777 family and demonstrates its support for Boeing's 777X ambitious program which has faced a series of setbacks, delaying its certification.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, with this deal, Emirates' total Boeing orderbook stands at 315 widebody aircraft, including 270 777X jets, 10 777 freighters, and 35 787s. The agreement also includes 130 additional GE9X engines. Emirates' commitment to GE Aerospace now rises to 540 GE9X engines in total, the largest order for the engine program to date.