But instead, Emirates CEO and Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum explained how the airline considered the Airbus A350 and decided to pick the Boeing 787-10. The deal was signed in the presence of Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who also serves as the United Arab Emirates’ prime minister and vice-president. Emirates now relies solely on the Airbus 380 and the Boeing 777 for its flights, making it the largest operator of both. The UAE’s Defence Ministry signed a $1.6 billion deal with Lockheed Martin to upgrade dozens of its F-16 fighters. The private suites will be available on the airline’s Boeing 777.

Source: thestar November 12, 2017 22:30 UTC