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Boeing Chairman James McNerney (left) shows Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai (center), a model of the new version of its 777X long-haul jet during the Dubai Airshow in Dubai, UAE on November 17, 2013. (Reuters)

Emirates finalizes $56 bn order for 150 Boeing 777X planes

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 9, 2014 | Business

Bangalore, Reuters—Dubai airline Emirates finalized a 56 billion US dollar order to buy 150 Boeing 777X jets on Wednesday, firming up a commitment made last year, just weeks after scrapping an order with rival plane-maker Airbus. The deal includes purchase rights for...

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Boeing Chairman James McNerney (2nd L) shows United Arab Emirates’ Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum (2nd R) a model of the new version of its 777 long-haul jet during the Dubai Airshow November 17, 2013 (Reuters).

Boeing receives record 777X orders at Dubai Airshow

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 17, 2013 | Business

Dubai, AP—Boeing’s planned 777X long-haul airliner grabbed the bulk of orders on Sunday at the first day of the Dubai Airshow, with at least 225 planes on the books in an eye-popping display of the spending power and aggressive expansion efforts of Gulf...

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A Boeing 787 sits on the assembly line at the company’s operations in Everett, Washington, in this file photo taken on October 18, 2012. (REUTERS/Andy Clark/Files)

Boeing sees Middle East market of USD 550 bn over 20 years

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 14, 2013 | Business

Dubai, Reuters—Boeing Co on Thursday forecast that Middle Eastern airlines would need 2,610 new airplanes worth USD 550 billion over the next 20 years, thanks to rapid traffic growth in the region. “International traffic growth in the Middle East continues to...