Emirates caps off Dubai Airshow with strategic investments to power growth, and innovation showcases

Emirates capped off a successful Dubai Airshow week, announcing major commitments to expand its fleet, unveiling plans for the latest cabin products and technologies, and forging strategic partnerships to bolster the UAE's capabilities as an emerging aerospace hub, demonstrating confidence in long-term growth.

Fleet Expansion:
- Ordered 65 Boeing 777-9 and 8 Airbus A350-900 aircraft worth $41.4 billion.
- Emirates’ total wide-body orders now stand at 375 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled through 2038.

Connectivity & Passenger Experience:
- Debuted Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi on a retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER.
- Plans to install Starlink on 232 aircraft within two years.
- 111 aircraft will undergo cabin upgrades with next-gen entertainment and seating innovations.

Partnerships & Alliances:
- Strengthened ties with South African Airways (reciprocal codeshare).
- Extended partnership with Air Canada until 2032.
- Continued deep collaboration with flydubai.

Sustainability & Efficiency:
- Signed MoU with ENOC to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply in Dubai.
- Partnered with dans and Thales to reduce arrival holding patterns at DXB, improving airspace efficiency.

Innovation & AI:
- Partnered with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise across the organization.
- Emirates SkyCargo signed MoU with LODD Autonomous for next-gen unmanned hybrid cargo aircraft.

Manufacturing & Aerospace Development:
- MoU with Safran Seats to build Dubai’s first aircraft seat manufacturing facility.
- MoU with CCE Group to co-develop cabin and cargo products.
- Agreement with Rolls-Royce for Trent 900 engine MRO at a new Dubai facility from 2027.
- Emirates Engineering achieved UAE’s first Design Organisation Approval (DOA) for major aircraft modifications.

Recognition:
- Won Best Airline in the World for the 8th consecutive year at the ULTRAs Travel Awards.
- Also awarded Airline of the Year and Best First Class of the Year at Aviation Business Middle East Awards 2025.

This announcement shows Emirates positioning itself not just as a global airline, but as a driver of aerospace innovation and sustainability in the UAE.