Summary Emirates is the largest operator of Boeing 777 aircraft with a fleet of 132. Emirates plans to phase out its A380s starting in the 2040s. Emirates' strong business relationship with Boeing is evident as it orders 205 units of the 777X.
Dubai-based Emirates is one of the few airlines to operate a widebody-only fleet. The airline only operates two types of aircraft - the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 777-300ER, both of which are among the largest commercial aircraft currently available. With over 100 of each aircraft in its fleet, Emirates deploys the aircraft on a variety of routes, from short 90-minute hops to 16+ hour long-haul flights.
Emirates will become the largest operator of the newest version of the 777 family, the Boeing 777X , when it enters service. The airline made its first order for the jet nearly ten years ago, and has subsequently added more of both variants - the 777-8 and 777-9. While Emirates is expecting deliveries of the 777-9 beginning in 2025, the 777-8 will not be delivered until at least 2030.
Why is the Boeing 777X a good choice for Emirates? Why does it make sense for the airline to order over 200 of the type with deliveries spanning nearly a decade? Simple Flying digs deeper into why it is commercially viable for the airline to order and operate the 777X. 1 Emirates is the largest operator of the Boeing 777 Current Boeing 777 Fleet: 132 aircraft Emirates has operated the Boeing 777 family aircraft for over two decades. Over the years, the airl.