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An Emirates Airbus A380 welcoming visitors to the Dubai Airshow. (Photo: AirlineGeeks
[ Aircraft Orders and Deliveries ]November 19, 2019 12:00 am ET
By AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Recap: Days 1 and 2 of the 2019 Dubai Airshow

The 2019 Dubai Airshow got off to a slow start on Sunday as only two aircraft sales were announced by the major manufacturers Boeing and Airbus. Boeing could claim a small victory by announcing a deal for two 787-9 Dreamliners to Biman Bangladesh Airlines worth $585 million. The two competitors are fiercely locked in a fight for sales in a Middle Eastern market that has been slowing the past year. Boeing’s VP of Marketing, Randy Tinseth, still sees optimism in…

[ Aircraft Orders and Deliveries ]November 18, 2019 12:00 am ET
By Jack Dawin

Emirates Places Order for Airbus A350-900 XWBs

Emirates Airline has placed an order for 50 Airbus A350-900 XWB aircraft, in a deal totaling to up to $16 billion at list prices, which was announced on Monday at the Dubai Airshow. The signing took place at a special press event held between Airbus Chief Executive Officer, Guillaume Faury,…