Emirates order 40 Boeing 787-10s

Emirates Airline signed a memorandum of understanding to buy 40 Boeing 787-10s, on Day One of the Dubai Air Show on 12 November 2017. Importance of the order was underlined by presence of the vice-president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The order, worth $15.1 billion at list prices has apparently put some spoke to Airbus’ hopes of selling the A350-900 to the Dubai carrier. However, the airline is still looking at which engine will power the 787-10s, with a decision expected “very soon”. Deliveries will begin in 2022 and continue through the decade. Some will be used to replace older aircraft in the Emirates fleet, others will be for expansion.