Emirates chooses Alliance, tightens A380 engine race

Emirates yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to buy two versions of Engine Alliance's GP7000s for its Airbus A380s, helping to close the gap between the superjumbo program's two engine suppliers. The deal calls for the GP7270s rated at 70,000 pounds of thrust to power Emirates' 20...

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