Emirates signs long-awaited deal for Boeing 787 Dreamliners


xxx: Boeing 787 Dreamliner performs air display at the Dubai Air Show. Emirate's 787 deal with Boeing involves 10 jets fewer than an outline agreement dating to 2017, while the carrier will take 126 777s, a reduction of 24 planes from an accord signed in 2014. — Reuters

DUBAI: Emirates signed an order for 30 Boeing Co 787 Dreamliner aircraft worth US$8.8bil at list prices while cutting back on a purchase of the US manufacturer’s larger 777X.

The 787 deal involves 10 jets fewer than an outline agreement dating to 2017, while Emirates will take 126 777s, a reduction of 24 planes from an accord signed in 2014, according to an announcement at the Dubai Airshow.

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