Sans Boeing, aircraft makers strike gold at Dubai Air Show
Major orders for airliners and their engines once again raised the profile of the biennial Dubai Air Show, held December 7 to 11.
Major orders for airliners and their engines once again raised the profile of the biennial Dubai Air Show, held December 7 to 11. The bulk of the $6 billion sales announced during the event were accounted for by a $1.5 billion order by Emirates Airline for 101 Engine Alliance GP7200 turbofans to power 23 of its Airbus A380s. Factoring in spares and overhauls, the value of the contract to Engine Alliance partners General Electric and Pratt & Whitney rises to $3 billion.
Qatar Airways confirmed firm orders for two previously optioned A380s and upgraded “commitments” for another two into options. At the same time it placed an order for two A340-600s and optioned eight more, sending Airbus home to Europe with a $3 billion deal.
