The order makes Emirates the largest customer for the new long-range aircraft.
But that is not an uncommon situation on long-range commercial aircraft, and none have spontaneously exploded before.
There were few long-range aircraft and, to its joy, the nation was blockaded by the radio ships.
On Sept. 30 scientists reported observations from space and long-range aircraft indicating that the hole was even larger this year than last.
And the plane's seats are among the narrowest of any long-range aircraft.
In total, a further 200 long-range aircraft was needed.
The need for long-range aircraft was identified by the first success of Coastal Command.
In 1943, the Command received the long-range aircraft it needed.
This situation arose as a direct result of the lack of very long-range aircraft.
And a long-range aircraft could be made ready.