The fact
This refusal comes during the Farnborough Airshow, where the airline criticizes the aircraft's obsolescence.
Boeing, already struggling, sees its credibility further undermined with its top client.
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Why it matters
Ce refus public d'Emirates, premier client du 777-9 avec 270 commandes, expose les tensions entre Boeing et ses partenaires et pourrait influencer d'autres compagnies aériennes dans leurs choix d'achat.