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Flying solo this summer: Emirates prepares to welcome more than 3,500 young travellers

Emirates is preparing for one of the busiest time periods for its Unaccompanied Minors Service, as families begin their summer holidays before the new school year in Dubai. Over the next two weeks, Emirates will welcome more than 3,500 children who will travel independently using the acclaimed family-friendly service. Over the past five years alone, more than 250,000 children have travelled w...

Emirates breaks ground on US$ 5.1 billion ultra-modern engineering facility at Dubai South

Emirates has broken ground on its new US$ 5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South slated to become the world’s most modern and advanced MRO facility, cementing Emirates' and Dubai's leadership in global aviation capability and infrastructure. Emirates’ new engineering facility is being delivered by China Railway Construction Corporation, a leading construction and i...

Emirates taps GE Aerospace for expertise to advance piece part repair capabilities for engine maintenance

Emirates has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace for technical and training consultancy to develop comprehensive piece part component repair capabilities for GE90 and GP 7200 engines. The agreement will support the expansion of the Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre, a US$ 300 million investment to scale up infrastructure and capabilities to maintain, repair and overhaul engines in Emirates&rsqu...

Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network to Toronto Pearson Airport

Emirates SkyCargo launched a weekly freighter service to Toronto Pearson Airport, further strengthening air cargo links between Canada and the UAE. The new service expands cargo connectivity for Canadian businesses and supports growing bilateral trade flows. Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President commented: “Our freighter service to Toronto is an impor...

Family First: Emirates’ ethos for its best-in-class Economy experience

With a new year in full swing, Emirates wraps up its busiest month for family travel bookings across January - cementing its position as the international airline of choice for families. Throughout 2025, 84% of all Emirates’ bookings were made for travel in Economy Class, and group and family bookings accounted for 64% of all passengers who travelled in Economy Class. As many plan and loo...

Emirates serves up a winning partnership with world no. 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka

Emirates announced a landmark partnership with the world’s No. 1 tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, who becomes the airline’s first tennis ambassador. The milestone builds on Emirates’ longstanding commitment to tennis as the Official Airline of all four Grand Slams worldwide. To mark the occasion, Sabalenka unveiled an Emirates A380 aircraft adorned with a special te...

Emirates activates interline partnership with Bahamasair, benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas

Emirates has officially activated an interline partnership with Bahamasair to provide connectivity to customers travelling to The Bahamas. The unilateral partnership between both carriers enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing its customers to connect on The Bahamas’ national flag carrier from two gateways in Florida to two destinations within The Bahamas - Nassau/Pa...

Emirates caps off Dubai Airshow with strategic investments to power growth, and innovation

Emirates capped off a successful Dubai Airshow week, announcing major commitments to expand its fleet, unveiling plans for the latest cabin products and technologies, and forging strategic partnerships to bolster the UAE's capabilities as an emerging aerospace hub, demonstrating confidence in long-term growth. The airline's largest-ever display of Airbus A380, A350 and Boeing 777 aircraft...