Boeing will need at least five years to resolve its current crisis, and the troubled US plane manufacturer should bear the costs for Emirates’ (EK) extensive retrofit program for its 777 wide-body jets due to delays in developing the newer 777X version
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Today (May 7, 2024), Emirates (EK) announced its plans to undergo a complete refurbishment of an additional 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft, expanding its retrofit program to include a total of 191 aircraft.
Emirates Airline (EK), Sir Tim Clark, has expressed significant concerns about Boeing, stating that the company is in the “last chance saloon.”
Emirates is reinforcing commitment to South Korea by expanding operations in Seoul, adding three extra weekly flights from Feb 19, 2024.