Emirates concluded its participation in Dubai Airshow 2025 by announcing strategic deals worth $41.4 billion to purchase 73 new aircraft to expand its fleet. The deals include the purchase of 65 additional Boeing B777-9 aircraft and eight additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with a total value of $41.4 billion.
This raises the airline's total wide-body aircraft orders to 375, with deliveries extending to 2038. During the show, the airline unveiled its latest cabin products and innovative technologies, alongside signing partnerships that strengthen the UAE's position as a growing hub for the aviation industry, reflecting its strong confidence in long-term growth prospects, according to a press release published on the Emirates website.
The airline's Airbus A380, A350 and Boeing B777 aircraft at the show attracted a large number of visitors, exceeding 82,000 over the days of the show, while more than 15,000 visitors tested Starlink high-speed connectivity on board an Emirates Boeing B777.
During the show, the airline also announced a range of strategic initiatives supporting its ambitious plans, in line with the targets of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, including the following:
Elevating travel experiences: During the show, Emirates showcased Starlink technology on board one of its retrofitted Boeing B777-300ER aircraft, allowing visitors to experience high-speed connectivity first-hand.
The airline will install Starlink on 232 aircraft over the next two years, and also announced plans to retrofit 111 existing aircraft with advanced cabin products and next-generation immersive inflight entertainment technologies.
Expanding partnerships: Emirates strengthened its partnership with South African Airways through a codeshare agreement and extended its codeshare and loyalty partnership with Air Canada until December 2032, while expanding cooperation across several areas. The airline also highlighted the success of its extensive cooperation with flydubai.
Advancing sustainable aviation fuel: Emirates signed a memorandum of understanding with ENOC Group to explore and develop joint initiatives for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel in Dubai.
Enhancing airspace efficiency: Emirates partnered with Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) and Thales to launch research aimed at reducing holding times on arrival at Dubai International Airport and enhancing the efficiency of UAE airspace management.
Accelerating AI adoption: Emirates announced a partnership with OpenAI to adopt ChatGPT Enterprise across the organization, supported by specialized training programs and strategic implementation frameworks.
Next-generation logistics: Emirates SkyCargo and Load Autonomous signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the development and deployment of future air cargo solutions based on Emirati-made hybrid, high-payload unmanned cargo aircraft.
In support of Dubai's industrial capabilities and its growing role in the global aviation value chain, Emirates signed several key agreements to establish manufacturing projects, expand engine maintenance capabilities and establish local design approval capabilities, including:
Emirates and Safran signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the first aircraft seat manufacturing facility in Dubai, starting with the production of business class and economy class seats for the aircraft retrofit program, with future plans to expand toward line production using the latest manufacturing technologies.
Emirates and CCE Group concluded a memorandum of understanding to develop next-generation cabin and cargo products and to study manufacturing and service capabilities within the UAE.
The airline signed a memorandum of understanding with Rolls-Royce allowing Emirates to carry out maintenance and overhaul of Trent 900 engines for A380 aircraft at a new dedicated facility from 2027. The agreement extends TotalCare services into the 2040s, with Emirates carrying out fan case repairs while Rolls-Royce retains module repair capabilities through its global network.
Emirates Engineering received the first approval of its kind in the UAE from the country's General Civil Aviation Authority as an "Approved Design Organization", covering major modifications to aircraft, establishing advanced local design and certification capabilities that take Emirati aviation expertise to higher levels.
During the airshow week, Emirates won the World's Best Airline award for the eighth consecutive year at the ULTRAs, and also won Airline of the Year and Best First Class 2025 at the Aviation Business Awards.
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