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Emirates hints at network growth following $52 billion aircraft order

Air
James Chapple
14 November 2023

Emirates plans to expand its route network out of Dubai after inking a $52 billion order for new aircraft, which will grow its fleet to "around 350" over the next decade.

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Emirates has grown its Boeing order book to nearly 300 new aircraft (Credit: Emirates)

The Gulf carrier has placed an order for an additional 55 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and a further 35 Boeing 777-8s, extending its total orders for 777X family aircraft to 205.

In addition, Emirates has upped its order for Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to 35 in total – 15 Boeing 787-10s and 20 Boeing 787-8s.

It brings Emirates’ total Boeing order book to 295 aircraft, with deliveries due over a 10-year period from 2025 through to 2035. The order was placed on the first day of the 2023 Dubai Airshow.