18.36 billion dirhams to renew the fleet aircraft

The President of Emirates Airlines, Tim Clark, said yesterday that the company will spend about five billion dollars (about 18.36 billion dirhams) on the renewal of 220 aircraft, in order to maintain its network, at a time when the aviation sector is facing delays in the delivery of new aircraft.

He added, during a press conference in Berlin: “We have no choice … This is the only way to preserve and expand our network.”

Clark stressed that «Emirates Airlines» is always looking forward to the leadership in developing what it offers, pointing out that the engineering groups are working at a rapid pace to renew these aircraft as soon as possible, and he said: “We now have most of the parts we need to do so.”

Clark has publicly criticized the global company «Boeing», since the separation of the Boeing Boing, Alaska Airlines in the air, last year, and said that he has not yet met the new CEO of Boeing, Kelly Ortberg, and that he is not sure of the changes in the aircraft delivery schedule.

Clark pointed out that “Emirates Airlines” is not optimistic about the delivery operations scheduled in October 2025 for the Boeing 777 X aircraft, and that it is also not sure of the time to fulfill the requirements for increasing production.

In addition, Emirates Airlines announced, on the sidelines of the Berlin International Tourism and Travel Exhibition, yesterday, the extension of its strategic partnership with the German company “TUI Cruise”, to enhance Dubai’s position as a leading world center for marine tourism, noting that the strategic expansion of this partnership coincides with the expansion of “TI Cruise” in Dubai, by adding a second ship to operate its operations for the marine flight season 2025-2026.

Emirates Airlines stated, in a statement, that it will continue to work closely with “TUI Cruz” in many fields, including marketing, planning and operational strategies, to provide dedicated flight options that are compatible with the next cruise schedules, which ensures a smooth transition to its clients from the atmosphere to the sea, and the two parties will cooperate to provide a dedicated capacity to meet the demand from the main markets, through the carrier network wherever It was possible.

In addition, Emirates Airlines will work closely with the relevant authorities in Dubai to enhance land transport solutions between Dubai International Airport and Rashid Port Station for Maritime flights.

Adnan Kazem, Vice President and CEO of Commercial Operations at Emirates Airlines, said: “(Emirates Airlines) is proud of its active role in consolidating Dubai’s position as one of the best cruise destinations in the world, and this reflects several years of strategic investment in the global marine infrastructure, attractions and distinctive tourist attractions, in addition to incomparable aerial contact, and simplifying the handling facilities for cruise tourism tourists International ».

He added, “Our agreement with (TUI Cruise) involves continuing our efforts to enhance the arrival of cruises passengers from all over our network of agencies, and to live the best experience in maritime travel on the ships (TUI).”

During the exhibition, Emirates Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tourism Authority in Malta, to enhance incoming tourism through joint marketing efforts.

According to this partnership, Emirates Airlines will benefit from its wide global network to promote Malta as a tourist destination, and the main initiatives will include the organization of introductory trips for media professionals from the main targeted markets to explore the unique attractiveness Attractive.

Kazem said: “Malta is a major destination within our European destination network for more than two decades, and we have witnessed the increasing popularity as a favorite tourist destination over the years, and this agreement confirms our commitment to support the tourism sector in Malta, by benefiting from our global presence to enhance the movement of tourism coming to Malta.”

For his part, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism in Malta, Ian Burg said: “This agreement will contribute to enhancing long -term cooperation between Malta and (Emirates Airlines), and we will enable us to reach a greater number of travelers and promote the unique advantages of the Malta Islands and its exceptional experiences.”

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