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Emirates Carried 55.6M Passengers, Ordered 73 Aircraft in 2025
Emirates Carried 55.6 Million Passengers in 2025, Placed Orders for 73 New Aircraft Emirates carried 55.6 million passengers in 2025, operating approximately 180,000 flights. As part of its efforts to strengthen its fleet, the airline placed orders for 73 new aircraft during the year, marking another significant milestone in its 40-year history. One of the most notable developments of the…
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Emirates Extends Agreement with Gameco for A380 and 777 Maintenance
Emirates has extended its cooperation with Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company (Gameco) for the heavy maintenance of its Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 fleets through new agreements. Accordingly, the Boeing 777 heavy maintenance contract has been renewed for an additional three-year period, continuing through 2029. Gameco has been providing heavy maintenance services for Emirates’ A380 aircraft at its facilities in…
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77 Pilots Join the Aviation Industry at the Sixth Graduation Ceremony of the Emirates Flight Training Academy
After successfully completing months of intensive and rigorous training, 77 pilot cadets took their first step into professional aviation careers by earning their wings at the sixth graduation ceremony of the Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA). At the ceremony marking its sixth graduating class, the Emirates Flight Training Academy added 77 new pilots to the aviation industry. With this cohort,…
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Emirates Concludes the Year with 5 New Awards
Emirates has closed out 2025 on a strong note, earning five new global awards at the 32nd World Travel Awards held in Bahrain. The airline stood out for its top-tier performance in areas such as inflight entertainment, First Class travel experience, First Class lounge services, and its loyalty program. With these new honors, Emirates further reinforced its leadership in global…
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Emirates Deploys Its First A350-900ULR to Adelaide
Emirates has begun operating its first ultra-long-range Airbus A350-900ULR on the Adelaide route. The airline’s Divisional Vice President for Australasia, Barry Brown, noted that this is the first long-range A350 delivery capable of flying non-stop between Dubai and Adelaide. ℹ️ Emirates took delivery of its first A350 in November 2024 and began operating it on the Dubai–Edinburgh route in early…
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Emirates A380 Damaged in Manchester Ground Incident
An Emirates Airbus A380 sustained damage after a fuel truck collided with the aircraft while it was parked in Manchester. The incident occurred on Friday and reportedly caused damage to the engine’s air intake. As a result, the return flight EK18 from Manchester to Dubai was cancelled.
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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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