Emirates
Emirates is the world's largest Airbus A380 operator. The airline is based out of Dubai International Airport, and carrier many passengers connecting through Dubai alongside those traveling to or from the city. The airline only operates the Boeing 777 and A380, though it is due to add the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X in the coming years. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
Emirates
- IATA/ICAO Code
- EK/UAE
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s)
- Dubai International Airport
- Year Founded
- 1985
- CEO
- Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
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Emirates Needs 5,000 Cabin Crew For Its Airbus A350s
The carrier has 65 Airbus A350s on order, which are due to start joining its fleet later this year.
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This daily service was previously operated with a Boeing 777 aircraft.
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The new flights will complement the already existing Airbus A380 flights.
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Singapore Releases Final Report Concerning Emirates Airbus A380 Runway Excursion
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