Emirates (EK) has launched its first direct service to Helsinki, Finland, opening a new year-round air link between the United Arab Emirates and the Nordic country.
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Emirates has launched a new Dubai tourism campaign as aviation operations recover from regional disruption. The airline has restored about 93% of its pre-disruption capacity and is using complimentary attraction passes, winter promotions and a new advertisement to encourage travellers to return to Dubai as a holiday destination.
Emirates will begin daily Airbus A380 flights between Dubai and Delhi on October 25, 2026, operating one of four daily rotations with a 468-seat, four-class aircraft.
Emirates’ first Boeing 777-9 has emerged from Boeing’s Everett production process ahead of painting and further preparation. With 270 Boeing 777X aircraft in its orderbook and a first-delivery target of May or June 2027, the aircraft represents an important step in the airline’s long-term widebody fleet renewal.
Emirates (EK) has opened its new £10 million lounge at Manchester Airport (MAN) in Terminal 2, marking the first UK location for the airline’s latest signature lounge concept.
Emirates A350 launches Nairobi flights with Premium Economy, upgraded cabins, 21 weekly Dubai-Nairobi services from October 2026.
Emirates Airline (EK) is considering converting its order for 35 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Boeing 777X jets as it reviews its future fleet requirements amid continued delays to the 787 programme.
Boeing faces a critical labor deadline as about 17,000 engineers and technical employees represented by the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) prepare to vote on a revised four-year contract.
British Airways (BA) will return to Dubai International Airport (DXB) with one daily flight from November 3, before increasing to two daily services in summer 2027.
Emirates (EK) has brought its new Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 aircraft livery to Australia, using a flagship Airbus A380 to build anticipation for next year’s tournament.