Emirates Seeks Rolls-Royce A380 Engine Deal, Nothing Finalized

Emirates Seeks Rolls-Royce A380 Engine Deal, Nothing Finalized
(R) Emirates logo (Giuseppe Cacace/AFP/Getty Images) and (L) Rolls Royce logo on a carAntoine Antoniol/Getty Images
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DUBAI/HONG KONG—Emirates is edging towards a deal with Rolls-Royce to power its latest Airbus A380 superjumbos but has not yet reached a final agreement, the Dubai-based airline said on Nov. 4.

The fate of a lifeline order for up to 36 of the double-decker aircraft, of which Emirates already has over 100 in operation, has been widely questioned due to inconclusive talks over a separate deal between Emirates and engine makers.