Emirates will be adding 37 new aircraft to its fleet beginning its new fiscal year, starting in April. This is mostly a result of expanded routes within Asia. Emirates already serves 150 destinations in 80 countries around the globe and has the world's largest large jet fleet. A flight from Dubai to Panama will begin in February, making it the longest non-stop flight in the world (at least for awhile)
The purchase includes 21 Airbus A380 superjumbos -- a buy that may help prove this particular aircraft has a future. Additionally, 16 Boeing 777s were ordered. The aircraft are worth $14.5 billion. The company plans to retire 26 aircraft, mostly A330s and A340s.
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