What can you buy for $ 76 billion? For example, 150 aircraft. In 2013, during the Dubai Air Show, Emirates closed a $ 76 billion deal with the Boeing aircraft manufacturer. It was an order for 150 pieces of Boeing 777X aircraft. 35 pieces of Boeing 777-8X and 115 Boeing 777-9X aircraft. This business has become the first place in the history of US aircraft sales. Does Emirates plan to replace Boeing 777-300ER by Boeing 777-8X and Airbus A380 by Boeing 777-9X?
The first carrier to end up in 2019, this aircraft in its fleet was originally German Lufthansa, which ordered 34 aircraft in 2013. In the meantime, however, the German airline reports on the re-evaluation of the order, respectively. the number of pieces ordered.
Overall, there are currently 326 orders for both models. Among the buyers are Etihad, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, All Nippon Airways and Singapore Airlines.
In the case of Emirates, the analysts are hesitant about what further steps the Middle East Carrier will take. There is talk of the planned purchase of other aircraft. Potential candidates are Boeing 787 or Airbus A350. Despite the technological advancement of Airbus, according to analysts, Boeingov 787 is more likely to be ordered. Experts warn that the Emirates step by step significantly exacerbates the bargaining space for the purchase price. Emirates has been trying to consolidate the fleet in recent years.
Having only 2 aircraft models from 2 different manufacturers in the fleet significantly reduces the cost of maintenance, on the other hand it makes it possible to better discuss the purchase price of aircraft. Whether Emirates ultimately leans to a fleet model based on aircraft from one manufacturer is likely to be coming soon. The Dubai Air Show 2017 is approaching and we may be seeing a record deal again.
Zdroj: Gulf News
Fotografie: Boeing
