![]() ![]() Today, Emirates has nearly 150 777 jets in its fleet. We are pleased to extend our relationship with Boeing and look forward to the first 777-9 joining our fleet in 2025."īoeing's relationship with Emirates dates back to the airline's first 777 order in 1992. The 777 has been central to Emirates' fleet and network strategy of connecting cities on all continents non-stop to Dubai. "We've been closely involved in the 777 program since its start up until this latest generation of 777X aircraft. "Emirates is the biggest operator of Boeing 777 aircraft, and today's order cements that position," said HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group. The airline is buying five more 787 jets – growing its 787 backlog to 35 – while converting 30 787-9s to 20 787-8 and 10 787-10 airplanes. In addition, Emirates updated its 787 Dreamliner order book to better align future capacity to demand. The new order, which increases Emirates' 777X family backlog to 205 planes, was announced during the Dubai Airshow at a signing event attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group and Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ![]() DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Boeing and Emirates announced today that the world's largest 777 operator has placed an order for 90 777X airplanes, including 55 777-9 and 35 777-8 jets.
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