Emirates boss plays hardball with Airbus and Boeing
At stake are orders for more than 250 wide-body jet, which Tim Clark says Emirates won’t take without a guarantee of trouble-free performance
04 September 2019 - 17:34
London/Dubai — Emirates president Tim Clark delivered a broadside against Airbus and Boeing, as well as their biggest engine suppliers, saying he’s no longer prepared to take delivery of aircraft that don’t meet specifications.
The veteran airline executive, who oversees the world’s largest international carrier, said he’s run out of patience with glitches that have held up new models or forced costly groundings for emergency repairs. He likened the nuisance to purchasing a new luxury car, only to have the dealer warn that the engine will need changing after three months...
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