For Emirates, a delay to the 777X program simply means that it may need to hang on to its existing widebody fleet longer than expected. The carrier’s fleet consists of 777-200 and -300 jets as well as 112 Airbus A380 super-jumbos.

Emirates is by far the largest user of the Airbus A380. The airline’s A380s entered into service in 2008. Currently, it flies 110 of the aircraft, however, it also has 13 more on order from the manufacturer before the Airbus A380 is closed down for good,