Emirates today confirmed that it is closing on an order for between 100 and 150 aircraft. The Dubai-based carrier is thinking ahead as it mulls over its plan to eventually replace its Airbus A380 fleet.
In a meeting with journalists at the IATA AGM in Istanbul this morning, Emirates president Sir Tim Clark shared his airline is preparing to purchase additional aircraft, including potentially more Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X twinjets. 787 Dreamliners are also on the cards. However, Clark noted that he is a particular fan of the A350’s efficiency.
We won’t have to wait too long to hear an update. Clark said the confirmation could be this month or at the Dubai Air Show. With the Paris Air Show happening in just a few weeks, it won’t be a surprise to hear the announcement then.