Dubai Airshow: Emirates commits to 30 787-9s

Emirates has finalised a purchase agreement with Boeing for 30 787-9s, in a deal signed at the Dubai Airshow. The airline had originally picked the larger 787-10 but officially selected the 787-9 to complement the 777. As part of the agreement, Emirates will update its order book by converting 30 777s into 787-9s, remaining the […]

Dubai Airshow: Etihad Cargo signs up to cargo.one

Etihad Cargo has strengthened its digitalisation strategy by signing a distribution agreement with e-booking platform cargo.one. Finalised on the side of Cargo Connect, an industry forum co-located with Dubai Airshow, the agreement makes Etihad Cargo the latest carrier to partner with cargo.one. The agreement commits to providing customers with a best-in-class booking experience, the cargo.one […]

Dubai Airshow: Emirates commits to 50 A350-900s

Emirates has committed to 50 Airbus A350-900s worth $16 billion in a deal signed at the Dubai Airshow 2019. The deal was signed by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates and Guillaume Faury, chief executive officer of Airbus. The A350s will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, with […]