As Dubai Airshow kicked off this week, all eyes were on two companies. Emirates, one of the UAE’s two national flag carriers, was expected to make a high-profile purchase; US aerospace manufacturer Boeing wanted to show that its troubles were behind it after a series of setbacks and production issues in recent years. They didn’t leave us waiting long, with Emirates placing an enormous order with Boeing on day one for 95 aircraft, including 90 777Xs.
The news will come as a much-needed boost for Boeing and a vote of confidence in the updated, larger 777Xs, which have experienced years of…
