Emirates announces $16 billion deal to buy 50 Airbus 350 planes

Emirates Airline said Monday it will buy 50 Airbus 350-900 aircraft in a deal worth $16 billion, with delivery to begin from May 2023. 

According to the an Arabnews: Airline CEO and chairman Sheikh Ahmed makes announcement at Dubai Airshow on Monday

"I am happy to announce we are purchasing 50 Airbus 350 for $16 billion," the carrier's chairman and CEO Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum told reporters at the Dubai Airshow.

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