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Introduction

Nov. 20, 2017, © Leeham Co.: The Dubai Air Show was a clear win for Boeing, despite the last minute 430 airplane commitment from the Indigo Partners group.

The “MENA” region, for Middle East and North Africa, has been the staple of the Dubai Air Show.

There have been occasional smatterings of peripheral regions tossed in, but commitments from US companies (except lessors doing business worldwide) have not been a regular feature.

Summary

• Boeing swept the MENA orders and commitments.
• Emirates order for 40 787-10s begin delivery from 2022 and may be tied to adjustments in 777X delivery rate.
• The lack of the widely expected A380 order from Emirates was a huge embarrassment to Airbus.
• Bombardier, better known for its lack of orders at air shows, landed a good one at Dubai.