Emirates News

Bloomberg • Gabriela Mello

Trump to Accept Qatari-Gifted Boeing 747-8 for Use as Air Force One

President Trump is poised to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family for temporary use as Air Force One, with the Qatari government still weighing the transfer. The aircraft, valued at more than $400 million, would later join his presidential library.

2025-05-11T06:11:00.506650-07:00

FlightGlobal

Etihad Airways Q1 Profit Rises 30% to AED685M amid Fleet, Staffing Growth

2025-05-21T03:51:54.114382-07:00

The Guardian

Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

The Independent

Emirates posts record $5.2B profit, orders 16 Airbus A350s as Dubai hub thrives

2025-05-07T23:41:00.089051-07:00

Emirates News Timeline

Breitflyte

Emirates and Air Mauritius Renew Strategic Alliance with Expanded Codeshare, Loyalty and Cargo Ties Emirates and Air Mauritius have renewed and expanded their strategic partnership, extending reciprocal codesharing on select routes beyond each carrier’s gateways. The agreement enhances frequent flyer cooperation and cargo handling services, enabling Air Mauritius to market seats across Emirates’ global network and boosting operational synergy.

2025-05-22T05:58:20.150267-07:00

Emirates and Air Mauritius Renew Strategic Alliance with Expanded Codeshare, Loyalty and Cargo Ties

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Etihad Airways Q1 Profit Rises 30% to AED685M amid Fleet, Staffing Growth Etihad Airways posted a Q1 2025 profit after tax of AED685 million (US$187 million), a 30% increase year-on-year, driven by fleet expansion and recruitment of around 1,000 pilots and cabin crew. Customer satisfaction scores and fleet size also grew in the quarter, and the carrier expects further summer growth.

2025-05-21T03:51:54.114382-07:00

Etihad Airways Q1 Profit Rises 30% to AED685M amid Fleet, Staffing Growth

aerospaceglobalnews.com

Emirates Unveils A380 Livery to Promote New Courier Express Delivery Service Emirates has rolled out a custom livery on one of its Airbus A380s to promote its new door-to-door delivery service, Emirates Courier Express. The bespoke design, unveiled today, underscores the carrier’s strategy to integrate its superjumbo fleet into its expanding logistics network.

2025-05-17T10:10:49.123813-07:00

Emirates Unveils A380 Livery to Promote New Courier Express Delivery Service

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Emirates Weighs SpaceX Starlink for Widebody Fleet amid A380 Certification Hurdles Emirates is in talks with SpaceX to equip its Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 fleet with Starlink satellite internet, aiming to boost in-flight Wi-Fi speeds. Negotiations hinge on certification for the A380, Starlink’s unavailability in China and Russia, and monthly payment terms, with Viasat as a backup.

2025-05-15T08:59:34.470830-07:00

Emirates Weighs SpaceX Starlink for Widebody Fleet amid A380 Certification Hurdles

USA Today

Qatar-Donated Boeing 747 Interim Air Force One Faces Escort, Security Upgrade Hurdles Qatar’s offer of a Boeing 747-8I BBJ as a stopgap presidential transport could be grounded by hefty security retrofit costs and operational limits. Aviation experts warn the jet may require fighter escorts and be confined to US airspace unless extensive, costly upgrades are completed.

2025-05-15T02:26:28.918982-07:00

Qatar-Donated Boeing 747 Interim Air Force One Faces Escort, Security Upgrade Hurdles

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Emirates Unveils Comprehensive First Class Refresh on A380s and 777s Emirates has detailed a suite of enhancements to its signature First Class across its Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 fleet, including keepsake menus, white-glove service and unlimited caviar served in engraved Robert Welch bowls. A lounge-inspired DXB check-in area and upgraded First Class lounge will open in the coming weeks.

2025-05-14T01:54:38.761010-07:00

Emirates Unveils Comprehensive First Class Refresh on A380s and 777s

FlightGlobal

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US approves $1.3B sale of six CH-47F Block II Chinooks to UAE The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale worth $1.3 billion for six Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters with extended-range to the United Arab Emirates, aligning with President Trump’s visit to the Middle East. The deal underscores US support for Gulf partner defense capabilities.

2025-05-12T23:51:33.081814-07:00

US approves $1.3B sale of six CH-47F Block II Chinooks to UAE

AeroTime

Emirates sets new annual baggage record, handling 100,000 bags daily at DXB Between April 2024 and March 2025, Emirates processed over 2.8 million bags per month—averaging 100,000 each day—to 140 destinations worldwide, a 3.7% increase from the prior year. Despite this scale, the carrier achieved a 99.9% on-time and accurate baggage delivery rate.

2025-05-12T02:59:41.080033-07:00

Emirates sets new annual baggage record, handling 100,000 bags daily at DXB