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Emirates Places Largest Ever Order of Boeing 777s

21st November 2005 Emirates Airlines has announced firm orders for 42 Boeing 777 aircraft, to be powered by GE90 jet engines, in a deal worth Dhs 35.7 billion (US$9.7 billion) at list prices.

This is the largest-ever order for the Boeing 777 family of aircraft and consists of: 24 Boeing 777-300ERs, 10 777-200LR Worldliners and eight 777 Freighters, with the first aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2007. In addition, Emirates will have purchase rights for 20 more 777 aircraft.

The announcement was made by Emirates’ Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum and Jim McNerney, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Boeing Company, on the opening day of Dubai 2005 – the 9th International Aerospace Exhibition.

Further Information:
Emirates : www.emirates.com
Boeing: www.boeing.com

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