This week has certainly been an exciting one for Emirates, the 2017 Dubai Airshow gave us the stage to unveil our refreshed interiors for the Boeing 777 aircraft as well as announce a US$15.1 billion commitment to 40 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners.
Here we share some information on these announcements that will make telling your customers about these new developments simple.
Our new Boeing 777 is a Game Changer
Emirates has unveiled completely refreshed interiors for its Boeing 777 aircraft, including its highly anticipated new First Class private suites.
With floor to ceiling sliding doors and sleek design features inspired by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Emirates’ new suites takes luxury and privacy to the next level. Offering up to 40 square feet of personal space, these spacious, fully-enclosed private suites are laid out in a 1-1-1 configuration. First Class passengers will also experience a whole new suite of in-flight products including a new inspiration kit which can be read about here.
>From First Class through to the Business and Economy Class cabins, all along the walkways, in the washrooms and galleys, the latest Emirates 777 aircraft boasts a multi-million dollar upgrade that includes newly-designed seats and upgraded in-flight entertainment systems in all cabins.
Emirates places US$15.1 billion order for 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
On November 12, Emirates announced a US$15.1 billion commitment for 40 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. This order takes Emirates’ total wide-body commitment with Boeing to 204 units. These aircraft will be delivered in phases from 2022 onwards.
Emirates’ Dreamliners will be delivered in a mix of two and three-cabin class configurations, potentially seating between 240 and 330 passengers.
Emirates is a powerful engine for American aerospace manufacturing jobs. This new order will create and support over 78,000 additional jobs in US aerospace manufacturing – not only with Boeing, but also with the thousands of other suppliers in the value chain across the US.
