Emirates
Emirates Airline President urges Rolls-Royce to focus on engine performance
30 Nov 2023
In the aftermath of Rolls-Royce's ambitious plan to quadruple profits, the President of Emirates Airline, Tim Clark, has called on the British firm to "go back to basics" and prioritize the performance of its engines.
Airbus A380 gets lifeline as Emirates orders 36 new planes
19 Jan 2018
Emirates is already the world's biggest customer for the A380 with 101 in its fleet and 41 more firm orders previously placed. With the new order, the Dubai-based airline will have commitments for a total of 178 A380s worth $60 billion
Airbus A380 superjumbo set to follow Boeing 747 into the sunset
28 Dec 2017
'If there is no Emirates deal, Airbus will start the process of ending A380 production,' a person briefed on the plans said. A supplier added such a move was logical due to weak demand
Emirates offers ‘handling service’ to sidestep electronics ban
27 Mar 2017
Emirates' new handling service will be offered free to customers travelling to the US from Dubai, allowing them to use their laptops and tablets until just before boarding
Rolls-Royce in record $9.2-bn aircraft engine deal with Emirates
18 Apr 2015
The transaction will give a big boost to the British engine maker struggling to improve its profit margins through performance improvement and restructuring
Boeing in $56-bn deal to sell 150 777X planes to Emirates
09 Jul 2014
Design of the 777X is underway and production is set to begin in 2017, with he first delivery targeted for 2020
Emirates shocks Airbus, Rolls Royce; cancels $16-bn A350 deal
12 Jun 2014
Rolls Royce and Airbus suffered an unexpected reversal as Dubai’s Emirates cancelled a $16-billion order for the A350
EADS, Emirates sign deal for 50 more A380s
23 Dec 2013
With the latest acquisitions, Emirates Airlines, already the largest operator of the Airbus A380s, will have 140 of the aircraft
Australian watchdog approves Qantas-Emirates tie-up
28 Mar 2013
The regulator considers that the alliance is likely to result in public benefits through enhanced products and service offerings
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