Tim Clark Suggests Airlines Boycotted the A380: Conspiracy or Industry Politics?
Emirates president claims that rival carriers and alliances may have colluded to undermine the Airbus superjumbo — and, by extension, Emirates itself
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Emirates Airline Urges Airbus and Boeing to Develop Larger Next-Generation Aircraft
UAE carrier orders larger A350 and 777X variants and hints at upgrading A380 jets for future capacity needs
While waiting for the 777X, Emirates will refit 220 of its aircraft
The US$5 billion project was announced by the president of the UAE airline, Tim Clark, who continues to doubt the timeline of the new widebody from Boeing
Due to delay in 777X, Emirates will have "serious talks" with Boeing
First deliveries of the widebody 777-9 should only begin in 2026, five years after the initial forecast
1,500-seat commercial aircraft? This is what the president of Emirates sees the need for
Sir Tim Clark was concerned about the lack of investment in new wide-bodies, the basis of the Dubai-based carrier's fleet
Emirates no longer expects its first Boeing 777X before 2026
President of the Dubai-based carrier, Tim Clark stated at an event that the new widebody could arrive at the end of 2025 or the following year
Emirates admits canceling Boeing 777X order if it plans to delay further
Sir Tim Clark, president of the carrier, said in an interview that he considers it difficult for the new widebody to be certified by July 2023