Emirates bets big on Boeing with $38 billion order at Dubai Airshow

Core Points - Emirates has placed an order for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, valued at $38 billion, increasing its total orderbook with Boeing to 315 widebody aircraft [1] - This order signifies a long-term commitment to U.S. aerospace manufacturing, supporting hundreds of thousands of high-value manufacturing jobs in the U.S. [2] - The order is expected to be positively received by the Trump Administration, which encourages foreign companies to invest in the U.S. [3] Company and Industry Insights - Emirates is Boeing's largest customer for wide-body jets, and the new order reflects its confidence in Boeing and GE Aerospace [4] - The order brings Emirates' total order for GE9X engines to 540 units, highlighting the airline's reliance on GE's technology [3][4] - Emirates is facing delays in Boeing's 777X program, which may extend delivery timelines into 2027 due to certification and production challenges [4][5] - The airline has invested significantly in retrofitting older jets to manage the gap caused by these delays, putting pressure on Boeing's new CEO to stabilize production [5]