(MENAFN) Carriers from the Gulf placed orders worth USD150 billion on the first day of the Dubai Airshow, Times of Oman reported.
The volume of the orders shows a shift in power in the industry and gives a push to the launch of Boeing's newest jet, as well as Airbus's A380 superjumbo.
Emirates Airlines placed orders for 150 of Boeing's new 777 mini-jumbo for USD76 billion. The carrier also ordered 50 Airbus A380s at USD23 billion making the biggest buyer in the Airshow.
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