Emirates, IATA and Airbus launch A350 type rating conversion course for pilots
Emirates has announced that it has teamed up with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus to…
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Emirates is a major airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Recognized as a global aviation leader, Emirates operates a vast network spanning six continents, connecting over 150 destinations worldwide. The airline is renowned for its extensive fleet of wide-body aircraft, primarily Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, known for their modern amenities and long-haul capabilities. Emirates has earned a strong reputation for its premium services, catering to both business and leisure travelers with a focus on comfort, luxury, and in-flight entertainment.
Key Facts
- Founded: 1985
- Hub: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
- Fleet Size: Over 250 aircraft
- Destinations: 150+ cities
- Parent Company: The Emirates Group
- Major Alliance: Not a member of a major alliance
- Frequent Flyer Program: Emirates Skywards
Emirates joins IATA’s Turbulence Aware Platform; to merge data with Lido mPilot
Emirates announced that it has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware Platform. The airline will…
Emirates and Mexican low-cost carrier Viva Aerobus enter interline agreement
Emirates and Mexican low-cost carrier Viva Aerobus have announced that they have entered into an interline partnership, enhancing…
Emirates B777-300 kills 39 flamingos in single bird strike incident in Mumbai
At least 39 flamingos have been killed in a single bird strike incident when an Emirates B777-300ER aircraft…
Emirates and Avianca launch codeshare partnership via three European hubs
Emirates, the world’s largest airline, and Avianca, the national carrier of Colombia in South America, have launched a…
Emirates check-in desks in DXB receive Autism Center Designation Plaques
Emirates has announced that all four of its check in facilities at Dubai International Airport (DXB) have been…
Emirates announces addition of second daily service to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Emirates has announced that it will be boosting its services to Vietnam by adding a second daily flight…
Emirates announces return of daily services to Lagos, Nigeria from October 2024
Emirates has announced that it will return to Nigeria, with daily flight services from Dubai International Airport (DXB)…
Emirates flights depart Heathrow Airport powered by 3,000 metric tons of SAF
Emirates has confirmed that it has begun operating some flights at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) using aircraft powered…
Emirates to pay five months’ salary as staff bonus after record profit of $5.1B
The Emirates Group will award eligible employees five months’ (20 weeks) salary as a bonus after the company…
Emirates Group announces record annual profit of $5.1 billion, up 71%
The Emirates Group has announced its financial results for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Comprising the airline Emirates and…
Emirates Airbus A380 stored during pandemic takes off on reintroduction flight
An Emirates Airbus A380-800 that was placed in storage during the global COVID-19 pandemic has begun its commercial…
New Emirates A350 spotted for first time emblazoned with full fuselage colors
A photo believed to show a new Emirates Airbus A350-900 emblazoned with full fuselage colors for the first…
Emirates to refurbish a further 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft
Emirates has announced it will be completely refurbishing another 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777s, expanding its retrofit…
Emirates announces first destinations to be served by new A350 aircraft
Emirates announced the first set of destinations that its new Airbus A350 aircraft will fly to when it…
Emirates entices pilots with improved benefits, higher salaries and better perks
A competitive tax-free salary, spacious villas in gated communities, education allowance for children, and medical cover. These are…
Emirates resumes flights from Dubai to Phnom Penh, Cambodia via Singapore
Emirates has announced its return to Cambodia with daily flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Phnom Penh…
Emirates holds familiarization flight for families with neurodivergent children
Emirates has conducted a special flight experience for 30 UAE families with neurodivergent children. The flight, which took…