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Emirates provides boost for future of Airbus A380

EMIRATES has placed an order for 36 Airbus A380 aircraft in a deal worth $16billion. It already has a fleet of 101 A380s and 41 aircraft already on order, and says its latest purchase will ”provide stability to the A380 production line”. Airbus Commercial Aircraft's John Leahy says: “I’m personally convinced more orders will follow Emirates’ example and that this great aircraft will be built well into the 2030s.” Emirates will launch flights from London Stansted in June.