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Emirates Orders 65 Boeing 777-9 Jets
Emirates has placed a $38 billion order for 65 Boeing 777-9 jets to expand its long‑haul fleet and reinforce Boeing’s 777X backlog.
In 2025, Emirates orders 777-9 marked one of the largest commercial aviation deals of the year: the Dubai-based carrier (IATA: EK) confirmed a commitment for 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, each expected to be powered by GE Aerospace’s GE9X engines. The deal, valued at roughly $38 billion at list prices, underscores Emirates’ fleet renewal and long-haul growth strategy centered on the 777X family.
What Emirates orders 777-9 mean for the airline
The 777-9 is Boeing’s flagship next‑generation twin‑aisle designed for high-capacity, long-range routes. For Emirates (EK), which operates a global hub out of Dubai (DXB), the addition of 65 777-9s will support route expansion and replace older widebodies as the airline modernizes cabin products and improves fuel efficiency compared with legacy models.
Boeing benefits by bolstering the 777X production backlog, while GE Aerospace secures significant engine production work for the GE9X. While list prices and headline values often differ from final contract pricing, the announcement sends a clear market signal: major Gulf carriers continue to favor large twin-aisle aircraft for premium and high‑density long-haul markets.
- Fleet impact: Emirates orders 777-9 will add 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft to EK’s fleet plan, accelerating long‑haul growth from Dubai (DXB).
- Engines: All frames in the order are slated to use GE9X engines from GE Aerospace, powering the 777X platform.
- Market effect: The $38 billion commitment strengthens Boeing’s 777X backlog and influences widebody demand trends across long‑haul carriers.
Specific delivery schedules and purchase agreement details were not disclosed publicly; airlines frequently stagger deliveries over several years and may finalize pricing with manufacturer discounts. Emirates’ move nevertheless confirms continued industry appetite for large twin‑aisles as international travel rebounds and network planners target longer nonstop routes.
