Emirates Airlines orders 15 A350 aircraft for 22 billion dirhams

Yesterday, at the Dubai Air Show, Emirates Airlines announced an order for 15 additional “A350-900” aircraft, worth six billion dollars (about 22 billion dirhams), bringing the carrier’s total orders for the “A350” to 65 aircraft.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, said: “The A350-900 aircraft will provide our fleet with more options in terms of capacity and range.”

His Highness added: “We are pleased to announce an additional order for these aircraft, and we plan to deploy our A350 aircraft to serve a group of new markets, including long-haul missions of up to 15 hours flying time from Dubai.” His Highness continued: “We will work, in close cooperation, with (Airbus) and (Rolls-Royce) to ensure the best operational efficiency of our aircraft and the best flying experience for our customers.”

His Highness stated: “We planned all (Emirates Airlines) orders, which we announced this week, with the utmost care to support our future growth and the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), set by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai ( God bless him). “Emirates Airlines is often the first experience for visitors to Dubai, and we want it to always be the best.”

For his part, the Chief Commercial Officer of Airbus and President of Airbus International, Christian Scherer, said: “We celebrate another milestone in the long-term relationship between Emirates Airlines and Airbus, relationships that were built on the relentless pursuit of innovation, efficiency and operational excellence, and as the aircraft established… “The A380 is at the heart of Emirates Airlines’ operations, and we are also proud that the A350 will do so in the coming years.”

The first A350 aircraft is scheduled to join the Emirates fleet in August 2024.

Under the new order, Emirates will continue to receive A350 aircraft until 2028.

With the order for an additional 95 Boeing aircraft on the first day of the Dubai Air Show, Emirates’ total orders now reach 110 new wide-body aircraft.

Emirates Airlines currently operates a complete fleet of wide-body aircraft, which are efficient and modern, consisting of Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. From its main hub in Dubai, the carrier serves more than 140 cities on six continents, providing its customers with award-winning services on the ground and in the air.

• An additional 95 Boeing aircraft requested by the carrier on the first day of the Dubai Air Show.

An agreement to supply the “giant” fleet with wheels and brakes

Honeywell, the technology company, announced that it has been chosen by Emirates Airlines to supply its fleet of 166 Airbus A380 aircraft with carbon wheels and brakes, which contributes to reducing weight, reducing maintenance costs, and extending the overall life of the brakes. .

The agreement, which extends for 10 years, will see the maintenance of wheels and brakes at Emirates Airlines’ maintenance facilities, ensuring the continuation of maintenance support services in Dubai.