NEWSApr 27, 2026Emirates Activates Starlink Satellite Internet on the Landmark A380 SuperjumboEmirates has achieved a world first in commercial aviation by completing the installation of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet system aboard an Airbus A380 superjumbo, making it the first airline to operate the technology on the iconic double-decker aircraft.Read More →
ROUTESApr 21, 2026Emirates Is Operating Flights So Long They Last Almost a Full DayDubai sits almost exactly at the centre of a map stretching from New Zealand to Mexico, and Emirates has built its entire commercial philosophy around that geographical reality. Read More →
NEWSMar 16, 2026Global Carriers Face Sudden Ban at Dubai International AirportDubai’s status as the world’s preeminent aviation crossroads faced a seismic shift today as the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) took the unprecedented step of barring all foreign carriers from the city’s airspace.Read More →
NEWSMar 03, 2026Wealthy Travelers Pay Record Sums For Private Jets To Escape Dubai Amid Middle East Airspace ChaosTens of thousands of airline passengers remain stranded across the Gulf region following the sudden closure of major aviation hubs last weekend, but for those with the financial means, the price of an exit has reached unprecedented heights.Read More →
NEWSJan 09, 2026Flydubai, Turkish, and Pegasus Suspend Flights Amid Escalating Unrest and Digital BlackoutMajor Middle Eastern and Turkish carriers have abruptly suspended flight operations to the Islamic Republic of Iran today, as a nationwide internet blackout and escalating anti-government protests create a "high-risk" environment for international civil aviation.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 →
NEWSAug 12, 2025Emirates Bans In-Flight Power Bank Use Following Rise in Battery Fire IncidentsEmirates is introducing stricter safety measures by banning the use of all power banks during flights starting October 1, 2025. The decision comes after a detailed safety review and growing concerns in the aviation industry about lithium battery fires.Read More →
NEWSJan 05, 2025Emirates Dismisses Viral A330 Plane Crash Video as "Fabricated and Untrue"A video has been circulating on social media depicting an Emirates aircraft crashing in Abu Dhabi. The carrier has noticed this and rejected any claims of the video being true.Read More →
NEWSMay 22, 2024The Story of the Forgotten Emirates A340 FleetThe Airbus A340 is a long-range, wide-body passenger airliner that was developed and produced by Airbus. In the mid-1970s, Airbus developed the A340 quadjet. The A340-300 took its maiden flight on 25 October 1991. It was certified along with the A340-200 on 22 December 1992 and both versions entered service in March 1993 with launch customers Lufthansa and Air France. The larger A340-500/600 were launched on 8 December 1997; the A340-600 flew for the first time on 23 April 2001 and entered service on 1 August 2002. Read More →
