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Wed, 07/30/2008 - 11:16
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Emirates buys 60 new Airbus planes
Hamburg, July 30, 2008 (WAM) - Emirates Airline has signed a Letter ofIntent (LoI) for 60 new Airbus aircrafts, including 30 Airbus A350XWB and another 30 A330-300s, it was announced today by the Emirates. The agreement was signed by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group and Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO on the occasion of their first A380 delivery in Hamburg, Germany.
At the 10th Dubai Airshow in 2007, Emirates signed a firm order for 70 A350 XWBs with an option for 50 more. Today's agreement includes the firming up of 30 of these A350 XWB options and will eventually increase Emirates' totalorder for the A350XWB to 100.
Sheikh Ahmed said, "Dubai's aims to attract 15 million visitors a year by 2012 and Emirates is forging ahead with expansion plans. The A350 XWB and A330 will enable Emirates to expand using modern fuel efficient aircraft and alongside the A380 will be key tools in achieving our goals."
At the 10th Dubai Airshow in 2007, Emirates signed a firm order for 70 A350 XWBs with an option for 50 more. Today's agreement includes the firming up of 30 of these A350 XWB options and will eventually increase Emirates' totalorder for the A350XWB to 100.
Sheikh Ahmed said, "Dubai's aims to attract 15 million visitors a year by 2012 and Emirates is forging ahead with expansion plans. The A350 XWB and A330 will enable Emirates to expand using modern fuel efficient aircraft and alongside the A380 will be key tools in achieving our goals."
