Emirates announced the purchase of 8 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, with the new order valued at $3.4 billion, during the Dubai Airshow 2025.
A press release published on the Emirates website explained that the new order raises the number of A350-900 aircraft in the Emirates fleet to 73 once deliveries are completed. To date, the airline has received 13 aircraft of this type, and it expects deliveries of the additional new orders announced today to begin in 2031.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, explained that the entry of the A350 into service since last November has provided a qualitative operational boost that strengthened our capabilities to meet demand and enabled us to expand the range of modern onboard products we offer, including the new Premium Economy seats.
He added that Emirates looks forward to continuing to work with Airbus to accelerate the delivery of the remaining aircraft, including the aircraft we ordered today. He stated that, in addition to the Boeing B777-9 deal we announced earlier this week, this raises Emirates' total orders for the latest wide-body aircraft to 375 aircraft.
He stressed that this expansion represents a strategic investment that consolidates our readiness for the future, enhances our ability to elevate the travel experience for our customers, and supports the development of the aviation sector globally by creating new economic opportunities and strengthening value chains in the industry.
For his part, Benoit de Saint-Exupery, Executive Vice President, Commercial Aircraft Sales at Airbus, explained that this step represents a renewal of the long-term strategic partnership with Emirates, along with its commitment to the A350, which sets new standards in long-haul travel. He affirmed Airbus' support for Emirates in expanding its global operations using one of the most advanced and efficient models in the wide-body aircraft sector.
Omar Ali Adeeb, Senior Vice President, Customers - Middle East and Africa at Rolls-Royce, explained that today's announcement is a clear demonstration of confidence in the Trent XWB-84 engine, which exclusively powers the Airbus A350-900.
He added that over 10 years, this engine has continued to set new standards in the large engine category, thanks to performance that combines high fuel efficiency with operational durability, making it the optimal choice to support Emirates and its expansion plans.
Emirates' A350 orders help support tens of thousands of specialized, highly paid manufacturing jobs within European supply chains, extending beyond the main manufacturing countries such as France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain to include a large number of other partner countries.
Emirates Fleet and Future Orders as of November 19, 2025
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