Dubai Airshow Set to Soar with Emirates 777X Deal
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Middle East carriers, including Emirates and flyDubai, are expected to announce significant aircraft orders at the Dubai Airshow, with Emirates likely to order several dozen Boeing 777X jets. Despite concerns about the impact of Mideast tensions on the travel sector, the region's airlines are looking to renew confidence in long-haul jets. Turkish Airlines is also in talks to buy up to 355 Airbus jets, while Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air is rumored to be considering a large order for narrowbody jets. The Dubai Airshow is taking place against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, which has led to a drop in flight bookings to the Middle East.