Emirates orders 15 more A350-900s following speculation on engine issues

In the closing stages of the Dubai air show, Emirates has signed an order for an additional 15 A350-900 aircraft; taking its total order to 65 aircraft. The order was finalised amid speculation that the United Arab Emirates’ flag carrier may not have sealed the deal, citing perceived durability issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97; the only engine utilised on the type. With sales slow for Airbus (with only one deal finalised) on day two of the show, Emirates president Sir Tim Clark explained: “We don’t buy aeroplanes that are defective”. Referencing the issues encountered with running the powerplant from