The largest commercial aircraft order ever

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Source: FORTUNEGREECE.COM

19/11/2013

Emirates Airline pays 99 billion for 200 aircraft.

Emirates, decided to spend a total of 99 billion dollars to buy 200 commercial aircraft. This is the largest order ever in value.
Specifically, the carrier announced an order of 150 aircraft Boeing 777X: 35 Boeing 777-8Xs and 115 Boeing 777-9Xs, retaining the right to purchase 50 more. Emirates Airline is also announced the order of 50 Airbus A380, making them as the most important A380 customer worldwide.
By this order Emirates Airline totals 385 aircraft: 214 Boeing B777, 101 Airbus A380 and 70 Airbus A350.

"This announcement shows the commitment to our vision, of connecting the world through Emirates network in the Middle East."
said the President and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, Ahme Bin Sayyid Al-Maktoum