Emirates is a heavyweight when it comes to East-West travel out of Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel.
In March, the airline announced an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jetliners and has further plans to expand.
Other purchases Tuesday included:— Emirates announced $1.2 billion in deals with French firm Safran, including for seats.
— Emirates announced plans for a $950 million maintenance facility at Al Maktoum International Airport, the city-state's second airfield.
— Boeing and SCAT Airlines of Kazakhstan announced the airline would purchase seven Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
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