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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

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

Bloomberg

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

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

The Independent

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

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

Reuters

Emirates CEO Slams Planemakers for 'Hand-Wringing' Over Chronic Supply Delays

2025-06-01T01:14:17.974479-07:00

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Emirates Finalizes Purchase of Four A380-800s from Doric Nimrod Emirates has agreed to acquire four Airbus A380-800s from Guernsey-based lessor Doric Nimrod Air Three Limited for roughly $180 million, converting existing leased superjumbos into owned assets. The jets have served with the Dubai carrier since 2013.

2025-07-13T11:23:35.371988-07:00

Emirates Finalizes Purchase of Four A380-800s from Doric Nimrod

Times Aerospace

Emirates Rolls Out Premium Economy on Retrofitted 777s to Malé and Colombo Emirates has deployed its retrofitted Boeing 777s featuring refreshed cabins and a new Premium Economy offering on select Dubai–Malé and Dubai–Colombo services, marking a strategic push to enhance long-haul customer experience despite ongoing retrofit delays.

2025-07-10T03:17:29.991417-07:00

Emirates Rolls Out Premium Economy on Retrofitted 777s to Malé and Colombo

emirates.com

Emirates signs MoU with Crypto.com to integrate Crypto.com Pay into payment system Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Crypto.com to explore integrating Crypto.com Pay as a payment option within its digital payment ecosystem, with roll-out expected next year. The collaboration aims to ensure stringent security and compliance while appealing to tech-savvy passengers.

2025-07-09T02:07:12.805932-07:00

Emirates signs MoU with Crypto.com to integrate Crypto.com Pay into payment system

AeroTime

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Emirates to Add Third Daily Flight to Barcelona from October 2025 Emirates will introduce a third daily flight between Dubai and Barcelona starting October 26, 2025, boosting its weekly frequency to 21 services. The added capacity reflects the carrier’s push to expand European network connectivity amid rising leisure and business demand.

2025-06-20T06:07:45.102610-07:00

Emirates to Add Third Daily Flight to Barcelona from October 2025

Breitflyte

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Emirates partners with Uber for integrated transfers and Skywards miles Emirates and Uber have signed a strategic MoU to integrate airport transfers and in-city rides directly into flight bookings. The deal enables Emirates Skywards members to earn miles on Uber journeys across select markets, offering a unified booking experience and streamlined ground mobility.

2025-06-19T03:43:16.043785-07:00

Emirates partners with Uber for integrated transfers and Skywards miles

gulfbusiness.com

Emirates makes Bahrain its first A350-only destination, sets sights on 17-city network by 2025 Emirates has designated Bahrain as the first city in its network to be served exclusively by Airbus A350s and plans to deploy the type across 17 global destinations by the end of 2025, underscoring its shift toward next-generation widebody operations.

2025-06-10T15:24:05.557689-07:00

Emirates makes Bahrain its first A350-only destination, sets sights on 17-city network by 2025

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Emirates to restart Dubai–Damascus service on July 16 after 13-year hiatus Emirates will resume flights between Dubai and Damascus from July 16, marking its first service to Syria since suspending operations in 2012. The restart aims to reconnect the Syrian capital with the Gulf and serve demand from the diaspora across the Americas, Europe and GCC as Damascus rebuilds its economy.

2025-06-02T00:10:31.971446-07:00

Emirates to restart Dubai–Damascus service on July 16 after 13-year hiatus

Reuters

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Emirates CEO Slams Planemakers for 'Hand-Wringing' Over Chronic Supply Delays Emirates president Tim Clark on Sunday lambasted planemakers for ‘hand-wringing’ over persistent supply-chain disruptions, urging OEMs to hold tier suppliers accountable. His comments highlight airline frustration as backlogs and delays threaten to stall fleet renewal and network expansion.

2025-06-01T01:14:17.974479-07:00

Emirates CEO Slams Planemakers for 'Hand-Wringing' Over Chronic Supply Delays