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Already
the world’s biggest operator of wide-body passenger aircraft, Emirates
announced significant orders to grow its fleet and power the airline’s future
growth plans in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). Confirming an order
for an additional 90
Boeing 777-9s, 777-8s, and 5 787s, worth US$ 52 billion and 15
additional Airbus A350-900s, worth US$ 6 billion, Emirates now has a
total order book of 310 wide-body aircraft and will continue to receive
delivery of new aircraft through to 2035.
Emirates
also announced a US$ 950 million investment to build a new
ultra-modern engineering facility at Dubai World Central (DWC) that is
purpose-built to support Emirates’ aircraft fleet and operating requirements
into the 2040s. Spread over 1 million square metres, the engineering complex
will be the largest and most advanced of its kind to be operated by any
airline, adding a boost to Dubai’s world-class aviation infrastructure.
Underscoring
the importance of the aviation value chain, Emirates inked significant
agreements with long-standing and new partners. The airline awarded a series of
contracts to Safran worth
US$ 1.2 billion combined to furnish Emirates’ new fleet of Airbus A350, Boeing
777X-9 and its existing Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with the latest generation
Safran Seats. In addition, the contracts with Safran include exclusive services
for cabin equipment, wheels and carbon brakes, landing gear component repairs,
retrofit, and MRO support.
To
ensure its highly popular A380 fleet remains in tip-top condition, Emirates
signed over US$ 1.5 billion worth of agreements to
optimize the double-decker jet’s lifespan. Capitalizing on the expertise of
partners across the aviation aftermarket and MRO services spectrum, the airline
also signed agreements for maintenance, repair and overhaul services, parts
provisioning, component repairs and technical support to ensure the A380 fleet
continues to meet Emirates’ exacting standards, well into the next decade.
Developing
the UAE’s engineering talent pool, Emirates and the UAE General Civil Aviation
Authority (GCAA)’s commercial and training arm, the International Aviation
Consulting and Training (IACT), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
to curate
bespoke training solutions.
Emirates
and Boeing signed a MoU to leverage advanced digital technologies,
including drone assisted aircraft inspections, the use of virtual and augmented
reality to hone precision and effectiveness, and ushering in the next
generation of prognostic and predictive maintenance.
Boosting
connectivity options for customers, Emirates and Condor,
activated a reciprocal interline agreement that will offer customers access to
70 routes operated by both airlines across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia
and the Middle East, with a single ticket fare and hassle-free baggage policy.
At
the Dubai Airshow, Emirates had a visible presence in the lead of the
spectacular opening
flypast; as well as through its static aircraft displays; an exhibition
stand showcasing the latest in extended reality and AI immigration innovation.
Over the airshow week, Emirates welcomed thousands of visitors to its stand and
aircraft, and hosted guests at the Emirates Chalet.
Showcasing
the latest in employee experience, Emirates debuted MIRA, which uses extended
reality (iXR) to train new joiners. Emirates was honoured to
showcase this technology to HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice
President and Ruler of Dubai when he visited the Emirates stand.
On
its static display, Emirates displayed its full family of aircraft, which
proved popular with visitors. Emirates was proud
to receive His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi for a tour of the four-class A380.
In
addition to the A380, Emirates displayed the game-changer Boeing 777-ER and the
recently launched private charter, the Embraer Phenom 100. Emirates Flight
Training Academy exhibited the latest training aircraft including the Diamond
DA42-VI and the single engine Cirrus SR 22. Over 43,500 people visited Emirates
aircraft throughout the week.
For
more information on Emirates’ presence at Dubai Air Show 2023, including VNR,
please visit the dedicated hub on
Emirates media centre.
Image
Credit: © Emirates Airlines
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