Aircraft
Airbus Waits on Emirates as Airframers Work More Deals
Host airline demanding guarantees that A380 production will last at least a decade.

Airbus and Boeing each plan to make a series of “backloaded” commercial announcements at the Dubai airshow on November 14 and 15, notwithstanding extended negotiations over a highly anticipated order for at least 36 A380s from Emirates. By late yesterday Airbus had delivered the contract papers to the airline and awaited word on a decision, according to a source close to the manufacturer.