Dhaka Bangladesh (BBN) - Emirates has celebrated the unveiling of the 1,000th Boeing 777 during an event at the manufacturer's plant in Everett, Washington State.
Emirates is the world's largest operator of the Boeing 777 and the landmark aircraft will become the 102nd to join its 777 fleet when it is delivered later this month.
The celebration was attended by more than 5,000 Boeing employees, suppliers and government officials, including Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline & Group, the airlines said in a statement on Saturday.
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