Together with the airline’s 101-strong A380 fleet and its current order backlog for 41 aircraft, this new order brings Emirates’ commitment to the A380 programme to 178 aircraft, worth over $60 billion.
Emirates signs $85m managed services deal with IBM
IBM has signed a ten-year, approximately $85 million managed services agreement with Emirates airline. The agreement will enable Emirates to …
IATA announces Emirates as launch customer for DGR Electronic Flight Bags
IATA has announced that Emirates Airline as the launch customer for the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Electronic Flight Bags.
The Big 5 to feature innovative and sustainable tech for construction sector
The conferences aim to be a platform for exchanging revolutionary ideas and projects that are at the forefront of excellence in construction, including the latest developments in 3D printing and solar technologies.
Emirates introduces 3D-printing for aircraft parts
Emirates has announced that it has begun using 3D printing technology to manufacture components for its aircraft cabins. The airline …
Emirates to boost inflight WiFi connectivity by 2020
Emirates has signed a new agreement with Thales to equip its 777X fleet with the “next generation broadband inflight connectivity” using Inmarsat GX global network.
Emirates currently testing home check-in service
Emirates is reportedly trialling a new service that allows passengers to check in their luggage from the comfort of their …
Emirates announces ‘world’s first’ Aviation X-Lab
The ‘world’s first’ sector-wide Experimental (X) Lab is aimed at developing projects for the next era of human transportation.
Emirates adopts eye-tracking tech to enhance pilot training
The partnership with Australia-based Seeing Machines aims to help Emirates enhance training for flight deck crews in real-time procedures that could potentially pose safety risks.
Emirates ranked UAE’s ‘healthiest brand’ ahead of global tech giants
The home-grown airline placed ahead of WhatsApp, which came second, and Google, which came third. Tech favourites Facebook (5), YouTube (6), Apple (7), Apple iPhone (8) and Samsung (9) all ranked in the top 10.