Easy Flying caught up with Emirates president Sir Tim Clark.
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Emirates today confirmed that it’s closing on an order for between 100 and 150 aircraft. The Dubai-based carrier is pondering ahead because it mulls over its plan to eventually replace its Airbus A380 fleet.
In a gathering with journalists on the IATA AGM in Istanbul this morning, Emirates president Sir Tim Clark shared his airline is preparing to buy additional aircraft, including potentially more Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X twinjets. 787 Dreamliners are also on the cards. Nevertheless, Clark noted that he’s a specific fan of the A350’s efficiency.
We won’t must wait too long to listen to an update. Clark said the confirmation may very well be this month or on the Dubai Air Show. With the Paris Air Show happening in only a number of weeks, it won’t be a surprise to listen to the announcement then.
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