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 total number of orders for “A350” aircraft to 65.

Sheikh Ahmad bin Zayed Al Maktoum, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airlines and Group, said: “The A350-900 aircraft will provide our fleet with additional options in terms of capacity and range.”

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

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

For his part, Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International, said: “We are celebrating another milestone in the long-standing relationship between Emirates Airlines and Airbus, a relationship built on the tireless 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 proud that the A350 will continue to do so for years to come.”

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 that 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 across six continents, offering its customers award-winning services on the ground and in the air.

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

A contract to supply wheels and brakes to the “giant” fleet

Technology company Honeywell announced that Emirates Airlines has chosen to supply 166 of its Airbus A380 aircraft with carbon wheels and brakes, which help reduce weight, reduce maintenance costs and extend the overall life of the brakes.

The 10-year agreement will ensure continued maintenance support services in Dubai, including wheel and brake maintenance at Emirates Airlines’ maintenance facilities.