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Emirates could swap one-third of Boeing 777X orders to the 787 – Executive Traveller
The mid-sized fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner could prove a good fit for the post-pandemic era.
Boeings biggest 777X customer is weighing whether to swap as many as a third of its orders for the smaller 787 Dreamliner, said a person familiar with the matter, adding to the uncertainty swirling around the behemoth jets future.
Gulf carrier Emirates is seeking to switch between 30 and 40 of its 115 commitments for the 777X to the Dreamliner as it calibrates fleet plans, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing private considerations.
The moves could further squeeze the profits…
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