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United Arab Emirates bans Congo registered aircraft

Antonov A-12 Banned

United Arab Emirates bans Congo registered aircraft

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

It was learned that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued prohibition orders for their airspace on aircraft registered in the Congo DR, besides also affecting the same measure on Swaziland, Equato

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Japan Airlines and Emirates to begin codeshare on Tokyo-Dubai flights

Partnership Expansion

Japan Airlines and Emirates to begin codeshare on Tokyo-Dubai flights

By eTN Staff Writer

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Dubai-based Emirates Airline (EK) signed an agreement that will expand their code share partnership between Japan and Dubai.

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Passengers detained after airline security alert

Mumbai Security Scare

Passengers detained after airline security alert

By Harmeet Shah Singh

New Delhi, India - A male passenger and his wife were detained for questioning Sunday after a Dubai-bound flight from Mumbai, India was called back before take-off because of a security scare, the air

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Emirates, Etihad Airlines top service quality report

UAE Airlines

Emirates, Etihad Airlines top service quality report

Emirates and Etihad Airlines have outperformed their rivals British Airways, Air France and Qatar Airways in a service quality benchmarking report.

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Emirates Kampala office proud

Expanding Uganda Flights

Emirates Kampala office proud

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

A regular source from the Kampala office of Emirates drew this correspondent’s attention to the delivery of their latest A380 Sky Giant aircraft, which coincided apparently with Airbus’ 6,000th de

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Emirates to begin flights to Tokyo in March 2010

102nd International Destination For Airline

Emirates to begin flights to Tokyo in March 2010

By eTN Staff Writer

Tokyo will serve as Emirates’ 102nd international destination, following the recent launch of operations to Durban and Luanda in October 2009.

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Emirates to restart A380 flights to JFK in late 2010

Emirates Airline

Emirates to restart A380 flights to JFK in late 2010

By Stefania Bianchi and Doug Cameron

DUBAI - Emirates Airline, the biggest customer for Airbus' A380 aircraft, Thursday said it plans to redeploy the superjumbo on its New York service during the second-half of the year after pulling it

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Emirates and Costa Cruises to be at the forefront of UAE emerging cruise industry

UAE Cruise Industry

Emirates and Costa Cruises to be at the forefront of UAE emerging cruise industry

By Ozgur Tore

The UAE’s position as the hub – and most popular destination - for cruise ships in the Middle East will be consolidated next month with the arrival of a new state-of-the-art luxury liner on its ma

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A380 successfully makes first flight to Korea

Airbus A380 First Flight

A380 successfully makes first flight to Korea

By eTN Staff Writer

Emirates, the award-winning international airline, celebrated the A380’s first flight to North East Asia with its arrival at Incheon International Airport in Seoul last week.

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Emirates takes delivery of its sixth A380

Emirates Airline

Emirates takes delivery of its sixth A380

DUBAI - Dubai-based Emirates Airline has taken delivery of its sixth Airbus A380.

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Emirates raises $1.13 Billion to finance new A380 aircraft

Emirates Airline

Emirates raises $1.13 Billion to finance new A380 aircraft

By ANDREW CRITCHLOW

DUBAI - Dubai's Emirates Airline said Thursday it raised $1.13 billion to finance new A380 aircraft as the sheikdom struggles to restructure part of its corporate debt with banks.

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UAE's travel and tourism market experiences upswing

United Arab Emirates

UAE's travel and tourism market experiences upswing

Encouraging travel and tourism prospects have been brought about by the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) top ranking in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2009 and the country's positive long-te

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Tim Clark predicts quick Dubai recovery

Dubai

Tim Clark predicts quick Dubai recovery

Dubai is "better placed" than the UK for economic recovery, according to the president of the airline Emirates.

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Emirates: Airline's debt is not guaranteed by Dubai

Emirates Airline

Emirates: Airline's debt is not guaranteed by Dubai

By STEFANIA BIANCHI

DUBAI - The debt of Emirates Airline, which has $50 billion worth of planes on order, is not guaranteed by Dubai's government, an official at the company said Thursday.

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As Emirates introduces the A380 on Paris route, questions arise over future of Dubai world and economic situation in Dubai

Dubai Economic Fallout

As Emirates introduces the A380 on Paris route, questions arise over future of Dubai world and economic situation in Dubai

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa Correspondent

Information was released by the Kampala office of Emirates that the airline, presently already flying twice daily from Dubai to Paris, is set to introduce an Airbus A380 on the route by end of this ye

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Dubai may be forced to use Emirates airline as debt collateral

Dubai

Dubai may be forced to use Emirates airline as debt collateral

By Dan Milmo, Elena Moya and Matt Scott

Dubai's flagship airline, Emirates, has emerged as a potential pawn in the city state's scramble for financial stability.

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Clark: Emirates could use 78 Airbus A380s

Emirates Airline

Clark: Emirates could use 78 Airbus A380s

Emirates could use an additional 20 A380s on top of its existing order for 58 aircraft and is looking to take over delivery slots other carriers have abandoned for other jets, carrier President Tim Cl

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Emirates President: The worst is over for the airline

Emirates Airlines

Emirates President: The worst is over for the airline

By Stefania Bianchi

DUBAI - Dubai-based Emirates Airline Thursday said yields are returning, but that it will continue to keep costs tight as it starts to emerge from the global downturn.

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Emirates A380 orders delayed

Emirates Airline

Emirates A380 orders delayed

By STEFANIA BIANCHI

DUBAI - Emirates Airline Wednesday said some of its double-decker Airbus A380 planes for delivery in 2010 will be delayed and that it may take over aircraft orders from rival carriers.

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Focus on emerging economies key to Emirates’ success

Airlines Must Develop New Routes

Focus on emerging economies key to Emirates’ success

Airlines must develop new routes in emerging economies if they want to survive, says Emirates Airline.

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