ROUTESJan 08, 2026Emirates Expands Premium Economy to 84 RoutesIn an industry often defined by the binary choice between the utilitarian and the unreachable, Emirates has today, January 8, 2026, fundamentally redrawn the map of middle-market aviation.Read More →
NEWSDec 30, 2025Iraqi Basra Airlines Secures Air Operator CertificateIn a milestone for the Iraqi aviation industry, the start-up carrier Basra Airlines (BSQ) has officially secured its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA). This certification, granted on December 30, 2025, elevates the carrier to a fully authorised operator, allowing it to transition from charter and test flights to scheduled commercial service.Read More →
NEWSNov 19, 2025Buraq Air Expands Fleet with New Airbus A320neo Aircraft OrderBuraq Air has made a significant commitment to expanding its fleet with an order for 10 Airbus A320neo aircraft, reflecting its focus on modernization and sustainability in the aviation sector.Read More →
NEWSNov 17, 2025Emirates Orders 65 Additional Boeing 777-9 at Dubai Airshow 2025Emirates has announced an order for an additional 65 Boeing 777-9X aircraft today at the Dubai Airshow. This deal, valued at USD $38 billion, brings the airline's total 777-9X order count to 270 units. The agreement also includes options to convert orders 777-8 or 777-10 variants.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 01, 2025Fuel, Faith, and Four Engines: How Emirates Makes the A380 WorkThe world's largest passenger airplane — the Airbus A380 Superjumbo — was initially developed to revolutionize intercontinental travel by transporting high volumes of passengers over long distances. However, 20 years later, the A380 has not been the financial success that Airbus hoped it would be.Read More →
NEWSMay 16, 2024Emirates to Head Back to Nigeria in October. Emirates has announced the resumption of service between Dubai (DXB) and Lagos (LOS) in Nigeria starting on October 1st, 2024. The resumption of service comes after the resolution of a two year quarrel between Emirates and the Nigerian government Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 01, 2024How Emirates Makes the A380 WorkThe Airbus A380 has not been the financial success that Airbus hoped it would be. Many airlines have retired their A380s and others consistently consider doing so. However, Emirates is the clear exception in this case, so how does Emirates make the A380 work to its benefit?Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 28, 2024Could We See an Airbus A380neo?Although production for the Airbus A380 was discontinued in December 2021 due to poor demand, many airlines that grounded their A380 fleets during the pandemic have started flying them again. The A380's return raises questions about the possibility of a more fuel-efficient A380neo version.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 15, 2024Airline Wine Collections: Looking at Emirates' Billion-Dollar Wine VaultEmirates has invested over $1 billion in its wine collection in recent years. The bottles, stored in southern France, are part of the airlines' attempt to improve the customer experience. Read More →
NEWSMar 11, 2024Archer and Falcon Aviation to Develop Vertiport Infrastructure for eVTOL Operations in Dubai and Abu DhabiArcher Aviation, an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer, recently announced a partnership with Falcon Aviation to develop advanced air mobility (AAM) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both companies will build a vertiport network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to enable flights between the two cities. Read More →
