Dubai Air Show opens as Emirates announces major Boeing purchase
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The biennial Dubai Air Show kicked off Monday with airline Emirates ordering 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft; the carrier aims to grow its fleet’s record earnings and fuel the insatiable demand for flights via this East-West travel hub.
The airline did not immediately provide a value for the deal with Boeing and GE Engines.
The air show will also see a renewed interest in flying taxis. The Sheikhdom had long promised and now hopes to deliver next year. Military sales also remain a focus. Russia participates again Even though it faces Western sanctions over its years-long torturous war against Ukraine. Meanwhile, Israeli companies will not be able to attend the meeting due to Israel’s ongoing anger. Devastating Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.
Emirates, Dubai’s state-owned flagship airline, made annual profits of $5.2 billion in the last financial year and passenger numbers continue to break records at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport for international travel. The airline made a $52 billion acquisition Boeing Company. plane too 2023 edition of the air showIt takes place at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai World Centre.
Emirates’ low-cost sibling FlyDubai has also posted record earnings and is likely looking to expand its fleet of single-aisle aircraft. The airline currently flies 95 Boeing 737 variants and Airbus is looking to enter the airline’s fleet. FlyDubai ordered 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners worth $11 billion at the last air show; This order will be the airline’s first wide-body aircraft when delivered.
Al Maktoum airport is on the agenda of the Dubai government. 35 billion dollar project planned will be expanded to five parallel runways and 400 aircraft gatesIt will be completed in the next ten years. The airport now has only two runways, like Dubai International Airport. These additional slots coming online will help Emirates and FlyDubai grow their networks and require more aircraft to fly these routes.
Meanwhile, Russia’s main arms exporter, Rosoboronexport, plans to display aircraft and weapons systems in a huge pavilion at the air show. The UAE maintained economic ties and flights to Moscow despite the war in Ukraine.
Rosoboronexport also plans to demonstrate its full-scale Pantzir-SMD-E surface-to-air missile system, it said in a statement. Air defense systems have gained new importance in the Middle East Qatar was attacked This year by both Israel and Iran. Iran also saw its systems destroyed by Israel during the 12-day war between the two countries in June.
