Emirates places $15.1 billion order for 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

EMIRATES, the world’s largest international airline, announced a $ 15.1 billion (AED 55.4 billion) commitment for 40 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners.

In the presence of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates airline and Group signed the agreement with Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Kevin McAllister on the opening day of the 2017 Dubai Airshow.

Sheikh Ahmed said: “Emirates’ orders today will be delivered from 2022, taking the airline well into the 2030s. Some of these will be replacements so that we maintain a young power our future network growth. We see the 787 as a great complement to of destinations as we develop our global route network.”

“It has always been Emirates’ strategy to invest in the most ad announcement is also speaks to our in the UAE and the region.”