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Middle East carrier Emirates has agreed to purchase another eight Airbus A380 aircraft, taking its total commitment to 55 of the type.
It disclosed the agreement at the Paris air show today.
The airline, which has signed a letter of intent for the additional jets, has yet to disclose an engine selection. Emirates has so far opted to equip the type only with Engine Alliance GP7200s.
“This should leave no one in any doubt about our commitment to Airbus’ very large aircraft,” said Emirates chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum.
Emirates is by far the largest customer for the A380. The airline is to begin taking delivery of those already on order in the third quarter of next year.
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