| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Hub Airport(s) | Dubai International Airport (DXB) |
| Alliance | None (Operates bilateral codeshare partnerships) |
| IATA Code | EK |
| Fleet Types | Over 250 aircraft consisting exclusively of widebody jets: Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-300ER, 777-200LR, and Airbus A350-900 |
History
Established in 1985 with leased planes from Pakistan International Airlines, Emirates spearheaded Dubai's transformation into the world's central crossroads for intercontinental transit.
Notable Facts
Emirates is the world's largest operator of both the Airbus A380 superjumbo and the Boeing 777 family, operating no narrowbody aircraft in its mainline fleet.