Emirates firms deal for 36 more Airbus A380s
Emirates has firmed the MOU agreed with Airbus in mid-January for 20 more A380s plus 16 further options. Including all 36 aircraft, the total value of the deal is US$16b at list prices. Deliveries will start as early as 2020, Airbus said. The order is highly significant for the A380 program because it secures production of the aircraft for another 10 years. Together with Emirates’ 101-strong A380 fleet and its current order backlog for 41 aircraft, the new order brings Emirates’ commitment to the A380 program to 178 aircraft and makes it by far the largest customer and operator. To date, 222 A380s have been delivered to 13 airlines. Emirates’ A380 fleet operates both GE and Rolls-Royce engines; the carrier is evaluating engine options for the latest order. <br/>
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Emirates firms deal for 36 more Airbus A380s
Emirates has firmed the MOU agreed with Airbus in mid-January for 20 more A380s plus 16 further options. Including all 36 aircraft, the total value of the deal is US$16b at list prices. Deliveries will start as early as 2020, Airbus said. The order is highly significant for the A380 program because it secures production of the aircraft for another 10 years. Together with Emirates’ 101-strong A380 fleet and its current order backlog for 41 aircraft, the new order brings Emirates’ commitment to the A380 program to 178 aircraft and makes it by far the largest customer and operator. To date, 222 A380s have been delivered to 13 airlines. Emirates’ A380 fleet operates both GE and Rolls-Royce engines; the carrier is evaluating engine options for the latest order. <br/>
