Emirates has announced an order at the Dubai Airshow 2025 for an additional 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft.
Emirates has announced an order at the Dubai Airshow 2025 for an additional 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft.
The new order – worth USD $38 billion at list prices – will also include a “strong backing” for Boeing's feasibility study to develop the larger 777X family variant – the 777-10. Emirates will also have options to convert the latest order of 777-9s into the 777-10 or the 777-8.
Emirates expects to take delivery of its first 777-9 during Q2 2027 through 2038.
With the additional 65 777-9s, Emirates' total orderbook with Boeing increases to 315 widebody aircraft – 270 777Xs, 10 777F (777 Freighters), and 35 787s. Powered by GE 9X engines, the deal will also include 130 additional units of the GE engines bringing up the total to 540.
In a statement,HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group said:“Each of our aircraft on order has been carefully factored into Emirates’ expansion plan, which is aligned to Dubai’s growth plans. Flying a young and modern fleet with innovative cabin products has always been a cornerstone of Emirates’ strategy, and we look forward to continue working closely with Boeing to receive delivery of our first 777-9s from Q2 of 2027, and to equip our latest aircraft with state-of-the-art, industry-leading onboard products.”
Regarding the 777-10 study, Sheikh Ahmed added: “Emirates has been open about the fact that we are keen for manufacturers to build larger capacity aircraft, which are more efficient to operate especially with projected air traffic growth and increasing constraints at airports. We fully support Boeing’s feasibility study to develop the 777-10 and have options to convert our latest 777-9 order to the 777-10 or the 777-8.”
“We are deeply honoured that Emirates has once again selected the Boeing 777X to power its future as the airline refreshes its world-class fleet and expands its vaunted global network,” said Stephanie Pope, President and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Boeing has been a proud supporter of Emirates over the past 40 years as the airline has grown into one of the world’s leading carriers and developed a reputation for excellence and innovation. We look forward to growing our partnership and for Emirates to fly Boeing airplanes for decades to come.”
The Boeing 777 has been a major part of Emirates fleet as the largest operator of the widebody aircraft in the world. During the Dubai-based airline's 40-year history, the airline has operated every model of the 777 family.
Currently with a fleet of 269 aircraft, Emirates fleet will grow to 367 aircraft with its current orders.
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