Emirates News
Airlines Does Emirates plan an Etihad takeover?
According to a media report, Emirates is looking at taking over its neighbor carrier Etihad.
Airlines Emirates announces codeshare agreement with Jetstar Pacific
Emirates Airline has announced that it has entered into a codeshare agreement with carrier Jetstar Pacific.
Airlines Emirates denies plans to buy SAA stakes
After recent reports that Emirates and Etihad Airways were in talks with South African Airways (SAA) over a possible partnership Emirates denied having plans to invest in SAA or any other airline.
Airlines Emirates operates extra flights for Hajj season
Emirates Airline has announced, that it will operate additional flights to Medina and Jeddah during the Hajj season.
Airlines FlyDubai adopts Emirates loyalty programme
Dubai-based low cost carrier FlyDubai has announced that Emirates loyalty programme Emirates Skywards will become the new loyalty program for both airlines.
Airlines Emirates announces A380 flights to Hamburg
Emirates Airlines has announced, that it will start A380-operations to Hamburg Airport, starting October 29, 2018. Then, all Emirates´ German destinations will be served by the Superjumbo.
Industry Emirates firms up an order for 20 additional A380
Emirates and Airbus firmed up an earlier Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and signed a contract for the 20 additional A380s with a further 16 options to be confirmed at a later date.
Industry Emirates signs MoU for 36 additional A380
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire up to 36 additional A380 aircraft.
Airlines Emirates and Etihad cooperate in aviation security
Emirates and Etihad have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in aviation security.
Airlines Emirates presents new Boeing 777 cabin concept
Emirates has unveiled refreshed interiors for its Boeing 777 aircraft, including a new concept for first class suites.
Industry Emirates announce commitment to purchase 40 B787-10 Dreamlliners
Boeing and the Gulf Carrier Emirates announced a commitment to purchase 40 787-10 Dreamliners at the 2017 Dubai Airshow. The deal, including airplanes and related equipment, is valued at $15.1 billion at current list prices.
Industry Emirates welcomes the 100th A380 aircraft to its fleet
On November 3, 2017 Airbus delivered the delivery of the 100th A380 to Emirates. Emirates is the world’s largest operator of A380 aircraft. The official ceremony at the manufacturer’s delivery centre in Hamburg was officiated by Chief Executive and Emirates Chairman Sheik Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum. He called the delivery a “tremendous moment for Emirates, Airbus and the many partners involved in the A380 program”.
Freight Cargolux and Emirates SkyCargo to commence a codeshare partnership
On October 10, 2017, the freight carriers Cargolux and Emirates SkyCargo have announced plans to work together within a codesharing partnership for air cargo transportation. According to the official press release of Emirates SkyCargo “The agreement was signed in Dubai by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo and Richard Forson, President & CEO Cargolux Airlines in the presence of François Bausch, Minister of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure, Luxembourg”.