Adel Al Redha, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Emirates Airlines, announced that the company will seek compensation from Boeing for delaying 777X deliveries beyond the 2025 schedule.
Al Redha said in a statement on the sidelines of the 80th meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Dubai that the aforementioned aircraft will not be included in the company’s delivery schedule during the next year, based on an internal decision of Emirates Airlines due to the existing challenges and the delay in successive deliveries.
Al-Rida pointed out that the company based its claim for compensation on penalty clauses in order contracts that stipulate this in the event of failure to deliver on time.
This comes in the wake of previous compensation provided by Boeing to international airlines due to the grounding of the 737 MAX model.
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The delayed delivery of the 777X aircraft has affected Emirates’ plans to remove older aircraft from the fleet, extending their operating periods, with an emphasis on maintaining efficiency and passenger experience.
In light of this, Emirates Airlines has moved towards a comprehensive modernization program for 191 aircraft, including entertainment and communication systems, at an investment cost ranging between 2 and 3 billion dollars.
Al Redha stressed that this investment aims to enhance the passengers’ experience and ensure the airline’s permanent excellence.
Emirates is expected to receive its first Airbus A350 next September, as part of its order of 65 aircraft.
