Loss of separation between two Boeing 777 (PIA and Emirates) above Pakistan
On 7 January, two aircraft lost separation while flying above Nawabshah, Pakistan. A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Boeing 777-200 (AP-BGY) operated domestic flight PK301...
Emirates takes off to Mexico City via Barcelona
Emirates has taken off to Mexico City, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Mexico. Emirates flight EK255 departed at full capacity with over...
Emirates to expand reach in Mexico via enhanced agreement with Interjet Airlines
Emirates and Interjet Airlines have announced an enhanced interline agreement, which is set to open new routes and destinations for passengers travelling between Mexico,...
Emirates introduces fourth daily to Dhaka, Bangladesh
The additional frequency will offer customers more connectivity and flexibility Emirates is adding a fourth daily service to Dhaka from 1 June 2020, to cater...
Emirates Airline orders 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft worth $8.8 billion at the 2019 Dubai Air Show
After the 50 Airbus A350-900 deal worth $16 billion, Emirates today announced that it has signed a full purchase agreement for 30 Boeing 787-9...
In a deal worth $16 billion, Emirates Airline and Airbus announce order for 50 Airbus A350-900
During the 2019 Dubai Airshow, Emirates Airline and Airbus have announced an order for 50 Airbus A350-900's. The first delivery of the $16 billion...
Emirates airline will attempt to welcome as many nationalities as possible onto special A380 flight EK2019
Emirates will operate a historic one-off A380 flight on 29 November in an unprecedented effort to bring together and celebrate the vibrant multicultural communities...
Emirates opens first remote check-in terminal in Dubai for cruise passengers
Emirates' first remote check-in terminal, outside of the airport, was opened today to provide seamless connections for cruise passengers. The Emirates check-in counters, located...
Emirates Group announces half-year performance for 2019-20, with AED 1.2 billion profit, 7.9% increase in passengers carried to Dubai
The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for its 2019-20 financial year. Group revenue was AED 53.3 billion (US$ 14.5 billion) for the first six months...
Emirates and flydubai enter 3rd year of strategic partnership
Over 5.27 million passengers have benefitted from seamless connectivity on the Emirates and flydubai network since both Dubai-based airlines begun their partnership in October...
Belgian consumer association Test-Aankoop/Achats objects against ten airlines who charge up to €160 to change typo in your name
Belgian non-profit organisation Test-Aankoop/Achats which promotes consumer protection is taking legal action against ten airlines. Reason? Anyone booking a plane ticket but mistyping their (sur)name...
Emirates announces its first Airbus A380 service to Cairo
Emirates will be operating its A380 service to Cairo International Airport on 2 October 2019, making it the first scheduled commercial airline to operate...
Emirates Flight Catering announces major investment in solar energy; cuts carbon emissions from electrical consumption by 15%
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering operations, has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art solar power system across its premises, which is...
Emirates announces commercial team changes
Emirates airline today announced key appointments and rotations in its global commercial operations, positioning it to better serve customers across its global network, and...
Emirates first on-board for biometric boarding
Emirates is once again pushing the boundaries of technology, becoming the first airline outside America to receive approval for biometric boarding from the U.S....
Suspected drone activity at Dubai International Airport two Emirates flights diverted
Flights at Dubai International Airport (DXB) were disrupted for a short period this afternoon due to suspected drone activity in the area. “Dubai Airports...
Emirates marks five years of operations to Belgium
The airline has carried more than 1.2 million passengers to and through Dubai since the inaugural launch in 2014 Emirates, the world’s largest international airline,...
Emirates Airline Airbus A380 goes around at Manchester, declares fuel emergency and diverts to London Heathrow
On 4 September, an Emirates Airline Airbus A380 (A6-EVA) operated flight EK19 from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Manchester, United Kingdom. The aircraft performed...
Emirates Airline Airbus A380 (A6-EOP) seriously damaged during a maintenance mishap
This picture of an Emirates Airline Airbus A380 (A6-EOP) is currently going viral on social media. According to Twitter-account JacDec, this A380 was seriously...
Emirates ‘scores a try’ with new Dubai Rugby Sevens Airbus A380 livery marking the flagship event’s 50th anniversary
Newest A380 livery dedicated to Dubai’s largest sporting and social event set to attract more than 100,000 rugby fans For the first time,...