Emirates to Order 20 More 777s

A bit more than a month ago Dubai-based Emirates ordered 32 additional A380s and everybody thought "Wow, what are they going to do with all those planes???". Today, Reuters reports that Emirates is about to order an additional 20 Boeing 777-300. Already the largest airlines in the Arab world, Emirates is set to become the largest airline in Asia if they continue to grow with this speed.

The order could be a key feature of the opening day of the July 19-25 Farnborough air show in England on Monday, when the Dubai-based airline is expecteded to hold a news conference.

To read the Reuters story, please click here.

Emirates to Order More A380s

I have to start this post with a big WOW! I couldn't believe what I read today: Dubai's official airline Emirates will commit to more than 30 additional A380s, according to Bloomberg. The airline already owns 10 A380s, has 48 additional orders and now - 30 more! Emirates is becoming one of Airbus's most important clients. When all of the planes are delivered, the carrier from the UAE will own 88 A380s and will be, by far, the largest operator of the Airbus. But the Dubai-based airline does not only like this super jumbo. Emirates also firmly ordered 50 A350-900 and 20 A350-1000. The patriotic American might ask: How many 787s has Emirates ordered? The answer: None! This further underlines the impact of Asia and the Middle East on airplane manufacturers. So far, not a single airline from America has ordered the A380...

To read the Bloomberg piece, please click here.

Lovely Windy Emirates 777-300 Landing in MAN

I just love Emirates and the 777-300. So I really enjoyed watching this (not so) windy landing. Enjoy!