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No 787s After All? Emirates May Convert Its Entire Dreamliner Order Into More 777Xs
Emirates has a sizeable fleet renewal program underway, but it will have to wait several years for all of its new aircraft to arrive. According to ch-aviation data, the Dubai-based carrier is currently awaiting dozens of A350-900s, HUNDREDS of Boeing 777Xs and around 30 Boeing 787s. Of these three programs, Emirates is currently taking deliveries of the A350-900.
Emirates is pursuing a substantial fleet renewal but will face a multi-year wait for its new aircraft to arrive. The carrier is currently in the process of receiving the A350-900, while other programs remain behind schedule.
According to ch-aviation data, Emirates is awaiting dozens of A350-900s. The A350-900 deliveries are currently underway for the Dubai-based airline.
The same data indicates Emirates is also awaiting hundreds of Boeing 777Xs. This program appears to be a major part of the airline’s renewal timeline, with many aircraft still to come.
Additionally, Emirates is listed as awaiting around 30 Boeing 787s. This portion of the renewal is noted alongside the broader order backlog for the carrier.
In total, the report highlights three major renewal programs in play: A350-900 deliveries in progress, and large backlogs for both the 777X and 787 families. The piece suggests the possibility that some orders could be converted or re-allocated, though no specifics are provided.