Emirates turns the screws on Boeing with $38B 777X order as it snubs Airbus A350‑1000 over engine concerns — Dubai Airshow 2025
Emirates used day two of the Dubai Airshow to keep pressure on Boeing to execute a blockbuster $38 billion order for 65 additional 777‑9s, while dashing hopes of a fresh Airbus A350‑1000 deal until Rolls‑Royce engine upgrades arrive later this decade. The moves cement Emirates’ bet on very‑large twinjets and intensify the wide‑body dogfight between Boeing and Airbus. Emirates+2Boeing Investors+2 Emirates doubles down on very‑large twins A day after unveiling the deal, Emirates detailed how the additional 65 777‑9s (powered by GE9X engines) align with Dubai’s long‑term hub growth. The airline’s orderbook with Boeing now spans 315 wide‑bodies (270 777X, 10