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Aviation boost: Emirates places $38 bn order for 65 Boeing 777X jets; delivery to begin 2027

Dubai’s biennial Air Show opened on Monday with a headline announcement from hometown carrier Emirates, which placed a $38-billion order for 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, reinforcing its push to expand long-haul capacity amid record earnings and rising traffic through the city’s East-West hub, AP reported.The new order takes Emirates’ total commitment for the upcoming 777-9…

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Earning blow: Boeing hit by $5.4-billion loss as 777X delays mount; $4.9-billion charge adds pressure on turnaround

Boeing reported a $5.4 billion loss for the third quarter on Wednesday as persistent certification delays for its 777X aircraft forced the company to book an additional $4.9 billion charge, according to an AFP report.The aviation major, however, posted a 30% year-on-year rise in revenue to $23.3 billion, driven by higher commercial jet deliveries. But…

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