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Emirates Announces Order for 8 Additional A350-900s at Dubai Airshow 2025
Emirates has placed an additional order worth $3.4 billion for eight Airbus A350-900 aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB84 engines during Dubai Airshow 2025. With this new order, the airline’s total A350-900 commitment rises to 73 aircraft. So far, Emirates has taken delivery of 13 A350s, and deliveries of the newly ordered aircraft are expected to begin in 2031. The…
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Emirates Preparing to Equip Its Fleet with Starlink
Emirates has announced plans to integrate Starlink satellite internet service into its fleet, aiming to offer high-speed connectivity on 232 Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft. With the new service, passengers will be able to stream content, play games, and hold uninterrupted video calls in the air with speeds comparable to those on the ground. The Starlink integration stands out…
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Emirates Reassesses Fleet Strategy Amid Boeing 777X Delays
Emirates Airline has been forced to make major adjustments to its fleet renewal strategy following the latest delay in Boeing’s 777X program. The airline’s president, Sir Tim Clark, described Boeing’s decision to push certification to late 2026 and delay deliveries to 2027 as “troubling.” Clark criticized Boeing for failing to inform Emirates in advance, stating that despite meeting Boeing executives…
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Emirates Reports Record Profit for Fourth Year
Emirates Achieves Record Profit for the Fourth Consecutive Year in Fiscal 2025–2026 Emirates has reported a record profit for the fourth consecutive year, increasing its earnings by 17% year-on-year during the first half of the 2025–2026 fiscal year, continuing its steady growth. The company stated that it remains committed to being the world’s most preferred airline while further improving its…
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“Rival Airlines Brought About the End of the A380”
Emirates President Tim Clark: “Rival Airlines Brought About the End of the A380” Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, claimed that the demise of the Airbus A380 program was largely due to certain airlines deliberately choosing not to purchase the aircraft. Speaking on last week’s episode of The Air Show Podcast, Clark asserted that major U.S. carriers and Star…
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Emirates Adopts New Technologies to Reduce Turbulence
Emirates has introduced new technologies aimed at reducing unexpected turbulence incidents during flights by integrating SkyPath, Lido mPilot, and IATA Turbulence Aware systems. The airline stated that through artificial intelligence, machine learning, and real-time data sharing, it aims to enhance the accuracy of turbulence forecasting. Captain Hassan Alhammadi, Emirates’ Senior Vice President of Flight Operations, noted that while turbulence can…
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Metal Piece Found in Meal on Emirates
FlightOn Emirates flight #EK704 from Mauritius to Dubai, operated by the A6-EOX Airbus A380, a passenger who is a member of HSM discovered a metal piece, a few centimeters in size, in the meal served to them. The passenger immediately informed the cabin crew upon noticing the object during the meal. The cabin crew reported the incident and, to compensate…
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Emirates Becomes Main Sponsor of Real Madrid Basketball
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has signed a long-term sponsorship agreement with Real Madrid’s basketball team, one of Spain’s most prominent clubs. Under the agreement, Emirates’ “Fly Better” branding will appear on player jerseys, training kits, and team staff attire. Emirates President Sir Tim Clark stated that the partnership strengthens the airline’s existing collaboration with Real Madrid and marks the brand’s first…
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Emirates Banned the Use of Powerbanks❌
Emirates announced that starting from October 1st, the use of portable chargers (powerbanks) will be banned on their flights. The decision was made due to the increasing fire risks caused by lithium battery-powered devices in recent years. According to the new regulation, passengers will not be allowed to use their powerbanks during the flight either to charge their devices or…
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Why Does Emirates Use A380 on Short-Haul Flights?
👉🏼 Emirates is the world’s largest Airbus A380 operator, with a fleet of 123 aircraft. The airline uses these double-decker widebody jets not only on long-haul routes but also on surprisingly short ones. Notable examples include: 🇦🇪Dubai – 🇴🇲Muscat: 340 km, approximately 40-minute flight🇦🇪Dubai – 🇸🇦Jeddah: 1,057 km🇦🇪Dubai – 🇮🇳Mumbai: 1,197 km🇭🇰Hong Kong – 🇹🇭Bangkok: 1,048 km 👉🏼 The Airbus…
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