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Emirates wants more and bigger aircraft

Dubai, Dubai - As A-380s and B-777-300s

Maurice Flanagan, Emirates managing director, confirmed Dubai air carrier to be interested to enlarge its fleet. Emirates, recently awarded as "best airline of the year 2001", would likely purchase new 555-seats A-380s as well as new 370-seats B777-300s. "We are looking at bigger aircraft, not just more aircraft", said Mr. Flanagan. Last November USD 15bn order (15 Airbus A-380s, 25 Boeing 777-300s,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 27353
Rome, Italy, 05/02/2002 10:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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