Airlines
Airbus Lands More Orders For A350 Airliners
Emirates Airlines will add 15 more of the long-haul widebody jets to its fleet
Emirates Airline's Airbus A350-900 aircraft
Emirates Airline is adding more Airbus A350-900s to its fleet. (Image: Airbus)

Airbus had a strong final day of the Dubai Airshow, closing a deal with Emirates for 15 more A350-900 widebody aircraft. The order announced Thursday, takes the UAE flag carrier’s total order for the type to 65.

“We plan to deploy our A350s to serve a range of new markets including long-haul missions of up to 15 hours flying time from Dubai,” said HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group. “We will work closely with Airbus and Rolls-Royce to ensure our aircraft deliver the best possible operating efficiency and flying experience for our customers.”