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Emirates confirms its A-380 order

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 45 ordered airplanes

One defeat and one cheering signal for Airbus. Yesterday FedEx cancelled a 10-airplane order of the A-380 because of delays, choosing Boeing B-777 freighters (see AVIONEWS for details). Emirates said today it is willing to confirm its billionaire order of 45 superjumbos from the Toulouse's manufacturer, despite the several deliveries postponements. "We still believe the Airbus A-380/800 is a great...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 68812
Rome, Italy, 11/09/2006 16:16
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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