Emirates has confirmed its status as the world’s leading international airline after a landmark year marked by record performance, strategic growth, and major innovations.
The airline placed orders for 73 new aircraft © X
Emirates has confirmed its status as the world’s leading international airline after a landmark year marked by record performance, strategic growth, and major innovations.
In 2025, Emirates carried 55.6 million passengers across 180,580 flights, covering distances equal to circling the globe more than 29,000 times.
The airline also placed orders for 73 new aircraft, including the introduction of the Airbus A350, which now serves 18 cities with a fleet of 16 aircraft.
Continuing its global expansion, Emirates launched new routes in Asia, including Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Da Nang, and Siem Reap. Its popular Premium Economy cabin now covers 70 cities on over 100 aircraft, representing 40% of its passenger fleet.
In November, during the Dubai Airshow, Emirates announced the rollout of Starlink satellite internet on 232 aircraft, starting with Boeing 777s. Over 123 aircraft will feature free high-speed connectivity across all travel classes by the end of 2026.
The airline also boosted its global visibility through nine major sports sponsorships, including a seven-year deal with FC Bayern Munich, continued partnerships with AC Milan, Real Madrid Basketball, World Rugby (until 2035), and the ATP Tour (until 2030).
In logistics, Emirates launched Emirates Courier Express, reaching 10 international markets with an average delivery time under three days.
The Skywards loyalty programme celebrated 25 years with 37 million members in 190 countries, having distributed nearly 400 billion miles since its inception.
The UAE has retained its position as the world's most attractive real estate investment destination, outranking the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Spain, according to a new survey commissioned by property developer Arada.
Israel will continue its operations on the ground in southern Lebanon for the time being and Lebanese residents forced from their homes by Israel would not be able to return, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday.
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state that is taking place in Turkey in early July, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, providing a confirmation that will likely lead to a sigh of relief across the capitals of the alliance.
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