Emirates (EK) purchased 29 Airbus A380 superjumbos and five Boeing 777 aircraft during the 2025-26 financial year, strengthening its long-term fleet strategy while recording the highest annual profit in airline industry history.
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Emirates Group reports record AED 24.4B (US$6.6B) profit for 2025-26, becoming world’s most profitable airline.
Dubai maintained uninterrupted airport operations during weeks of regional conflict, as Dubai International Airport (DXB) managed over 100 missile alerts while continuing to handle passenger and cargo traffic.
Emirates (EK) has restored 96 percent of its global network, signaling a strong recovery following recent operational disruptions.
Emirates SkyCargo launches weekly freighter service from Dubai to Toronto via Amsterdam, adding 100 tons of cargo capacity for Canada.
Emirates completes first A380 Starlink Wi-Fi install with 2 Gbps bandwidth. Free service for all cabins rolling out in 2026.
Emirates resumes 16 destinations in May 2026 interim schedule, now operating 77% of planned capacity with major frequency increases.
Sri Lanka has renewed efforts to attract investors for the underutilized Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), a facility that has struggled to sustain operations since its launch more than a decade ago.
Emirates’ oldest A380, A6-EDF, turns 20 years old. The superjumbo spent 5 years in storage but still flies passengers.
Emirates President Tim Clark has announced plans to add en-suite bathrooms to the airline’s first-class suites, a feature no commercial carrier currently offers across an entire premium cabin.