Emirates to hold Boeing's 'feet to the fire' to deliver on $38 billion deal, president says

Emirates

is piling the pressure on Boeing

to deliver on a $38 billion order placed this week, the airline’s president told CNBC on Tuesday.

Speaking to CNBC at the Dubai Airshow, Emirates President Tim Clark said he had faith Boeing could “restore [its] former glory” — but nonetheless, the airline is doing what it can to ensure the beleaguered aircraft manufacturer holds up its end of the agreement.

Emirates announced Monday it has placed an order for 65 Boeing 777-9 planes, worth $38 billion at list prices — taking Emirates’ total orderbook with the planemaker to 315 widebody jets. Clark told CNBC the airline was hoping to receive the first of the new Boeing aircraft in the second quarter of 2027.