Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Emirates Orders 65 Boeing 777-9 Jets Worth $38 Billion
Emirates, the main airline of Dubai, bought 65 new Boeing 777-9 planes at the Dubai Air Show.
This is a big deal worth about $38 billion.
Emirates already has many of these planes on order, and they hope to start getting them in 2027.
This order shows Emirates is growing and supports jobs.
The air show also talked about flying taxis and military sales, even with Russia there despite sanctions.
Emirates ordered 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, valued at $38 billion at list prices.
This order makes Emirates Boeing's largest customer for the 777-9, bringing its total on order to 270.
Deliveries of the 777-9 are expected to begin for Emirates in the second quarter of 2027.
The deal reinforces Emirates' 40-year partnership with Boeing and GE Engines.
The Dubai Air Show also featured discussions on flying taxis and military sales, with Russia participating despite sanctions.
- Who
- Emirates, Boeing, and GE Engines
- What
- Emirates ordered 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, valued at $38 billion, making it Boeing's largest customer for this model.
- When
- The order was announced on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the Dubai Air Show, with deliveries expected to begin in Q2 2027.
- Where
- Dubai Air Show
- Why
- Emirates aims to increase its fleet, support a long-term commitment with Boeing and GE, and cater to growing air travel demand.
Boeing 777-9 Status
Delivery Timeline
Entry to Service
Boeing 777-9 Status
The Boeing 777-9 has suffered repeated delays in entering service.
Delivery Timeline
Emirates looks forward to receiving delivery of the first 777-9s starting from the second quarter of 2027.
- Airline
- Emirates
- Aircraft Ordered
- 65 Boeing 777-9s
- Deal Value
- $38 Billion (list prices)
- Total Order
- 270 Boeing 777-9s for Emirates
- Event
- Dubai Air Show
- Emirates' Annual Profits
- $5.2 Billion
- Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO
- Stephanie Pope
