Emirates will become the largest operator of the newest version of the Boeing 777 family, the 777X, when it enters service. The airline made its first order for the jet nearly ten years ago.

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Emirates has increased its backlog of Boeing 777X aircraft to 205, ordering an additional 90 aircraft during the Dubai Airshow 2023. The airline has also adjusted its Boeing 787 orderbook ...

As CEO Kelly Ortberg announced the company would lay off 10% of employees, he also announced a further delay to the 777X. Boeing estimated the delay will cost it $2.6 billion, and Emirates ...

The 777X is crucial to Emirates’ future wide-body fleet. The airline has built its fleet around two main models: the Boeing 777 and the Airbus A380 double-decker. However, with the delay in ...

Emirates still has a large fleet of aircraft on order, mainly for the still-uncertified Boeing 777X model. The airline’s ...

Despite the substantial investment, Emirates president Tim Clark has voiced his concern over Boeing's 777X delays, and he isn't pleased with the latest setback. He told Business Insider on Monday ...

The 777-9 is the first variant of the 777X family. “Emirates has had to make significant and highly expensive amendments to our fleet programmes as a result of Boeing’s multiple contractual ...

Boeing delays the 777X rollout to 2026 and plans to lay off 10% of its workforce amid a machinist strike. Airlines like Emirates have anticipated the delay, with some implementing contingency ...

Boeing pushed its 777X production back a year to 2026 – totaling a six-year lag on the jet deliveries. Emirates Airline is one of Boeing’s largest widebody customers. Boeing will not ask for ...

As CEO Kelly Ortberg announced the company would lay off 10% of employees, he also announced a further delay to the 777X. Boeing estimated the delay will cost it $2.6 billion, and Emirates President ...