Dubai airshow orders6 Nov 2025 18:45
With the company progressing with the 97k durability package for sandy environments , will we be able to steel some of the 205x 777x’s Emirates have on order after more updated delays from Boeing
Now’s a good time to strike
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With the Dubai Airshow approaching, Emirates President Tim Clark confirmed that both Airbus and Boeing are pushing hard to secure new orders from the airline. However, persistent aircraft delivery delays and backlogs, especially Boeing’s latest 777X postponement, are slowing Emirates’ expansion strategy.
Clark said manufacturers are under pressure, but unable to meet Emirates’ timelines. Boeing’s 777X, now delayed until at least 2027, has disrupted Emirates’ fleet planning. The airline had prepared interiors expecting its first 777-9 by late 2024, but Boeing still cannot confirm a delivery date.
Emirates has 205 777X jets on order and considers the model vital to replacing aging aircraft and supporting new routes. In the meantime, Emirates is retrofitting older jets and taking delivery of Airbus A350s to maintain capacity.
Clark also expressed frustration at the lack of ambition from manufacturers to build a successor to the A380. Despite rising airport congestion, both Airbus and Boeing remain cautious, with Clark blaming industry-wide risk aversion.
While Emirates plans to make announcements at the airshow, Clark’s focus remains clear: get the aircraft delivered, not compensation.