THE HISTORY OF FLY EMIRATES
Looking Back at The History of Emirates An Emirates A380 taxis in Dubai (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Hisham Qadri) Emirates has cemented itself as one of the world’s largest airlines, a result occurring thanks to its exponential rate of expansion over the last several decades. As the largest carrier in the Gulf, Emirates is known around the world for sponsoring some of the biggest sports teams, becoming a true powerhouse in the world of aviation. In just 32 years, the airline has gone from operating just three flights with four lease aircraft to operating a fleet of 256 aircraft to 152 destinations around the world. The Dubai-based airline also currently operates one of the youngest fleets in the world, a task that is not to be taken lightly due to the immense size of the fleet. While the airline continues to build out its future, it becomes just as important to take a step back to learn more about the history of how Emirates grew to become the giant that it i...