Long-haul carrier Emirates said Thursday it would create a $200 million fund for research and development projects aimed at reducing the use of fossil fuels in commercial aviation. Emirates made the announcement ahead of releasing their annual report for 2022. The airline, owned by Dubai's government, said the funding would be distributed over three years. “It’s clear that with the current pathways available to airlines in terms of emissions reduction, our industry won’t be able to hit net zero targets in the prescribed timeline,” airline President Tim Clark said in a statement. “We believe our industry needs better solutions, and that’s why we’re looking to partner with leading organizations." Emirates separately will aim to use so-called sustainable aviation fuel as well when possible — though it remains incredibly scarce in the market. In January, the airline successfully flew a Boeing 777 on a test flight with one of its two engines entirely powered by the fuel. The announcement also comes ahead of Dubai hosting the COP28 climate talks in November.  

Emirates has revealed a new custom A380 livery dedicated to Dubai’s newest architectural icon and centre for pioneering concepts and ideas, the Museum of the Future. “The first Emirates A380 to sport this exciting new livery took flight on May 5 to Los Angeles”, said an Emirates release. As its nine other aircraft siblings roll out of the dedicated Aircraft Appearance Centre at Emirates Engineering  over the coming weeks, Emirates’ Museum of the Future A380s will be deployed on routes to Europe as well as key Arab regional cities, it added. Also read: Emirates celebrates 35 years of operations in Bangladesh This initiative underscores the airline’s unwavering commitment to support Dubai’s vision as the leading city of the future, a hub for innovation and testbed for emerging technologies. It also crystallises the UAE’s 50 years of development and progress. The seven storey, pillarless, torus-shaped Museum of the Future, dubbed as the ‘world’s most beautiful building’, has become one of Dubai’s definitive design marvels, and aims to inspire the world to imagine the possibilities of tomorrow, featuring mesmerising installations and futuristic experiences. The building’s ring forms a void to represent unknown and undiscovered knowledge.  The Museum will also act as an incubator for scientists, thinkers and researchers to bring their bold ideas and visions of the future to life, especially across areas like sustainability, outer space, health, and other critical global challenges. Also read: Emirates restarts services to KSA, St. Petersburg It will also be a platform to trial and demonstrate the latest technological discoveries, with prototypes that will continually evolve from emerging start-ups and established technology enterprises. The ring shaped, Arabic calligraphy encapsulated building encircles both sides of the aircraft, and features the message ‘Journey to the future’ across the fuselage, covering a total of 336 sqm on the A380. The façade is decorated with quotes from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The airline will produce 10 A380 liveries in total, which will fly across close to 30 destinations around the world in the coming year, carrying the museum’s message of creating a better future, now, said the Emirates.

Emirates, the world's largest international airline and one of two flag carriers of the UAE, celebrated 35 years of operations in Bangladesh Wednesday. Since 1986, it has carried more than 10.4 million passengers to and from Dhaka, operating more than 19,300 round-trip flights, according to the airline. Emirates Country Manager Mohamed Alhammadi said: "We're thrilled to mark 35 years of operations in Bangladesh. It has been a remarkable journey and we thank our dedicated staff, customers, and local authorities for their support." "We look forward to continuing strengthening our long-standing partnership with the country and to flying our Bangladeshi customers safer and better on Emirates to Dubai and beyond." Read: COVID-19 vaccine distribution: Emirates joins with UNICEF Emirates is now the only international airline to serve Dhaka with first-class services, according to the UAE flag carrier. Passengers can enjoy seamless connectivity to more than 120 destinations within the airline's extensive network, via Dubai. From 2016 to date, Emirates SkyCargo – the airline's airfreight division – has carried close to 170,000 tonnes of cargo to and from the country, including the main export commodities of garments, leather and perishables.

Emirates restarted services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from  Saturday and it is set to resume operations St Petersburg from October 8,  2021. Flights between Dubai and St Petersburg will be operated four times a week, and the airline will increase its services to daily flights from  October 21. Read: Egyptair to operate regular Dhaka-Cairo flights from Nov 1 Emirates  now operates 24 weekly flights to Saudi Arabia, including daily flights to the capital Riyadh, daily A380 flights to Jeddah, daily flights to Dammam and three weekly flights to Medina. Flights to Riyadh will increase to double daily from  September 16, and plans are underway to boost frequencies across the other gateways by the end of September. Emirates has been gradually rebuilding its global network, and has resumed passenger services to over 120 passenger destinations, allowing travellers to conveniently and safely connect to the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia Pacific via Dubai. Customers travelling to Dubai from October 2021 until the end of March 2022 can look forward to experiencing Expo 2020 Dubai with its six-month programme packed with experiences for all ages, tastes and interests. Emirates customers visiting Dubai, and travelling through Dubai, anytime during the Expo 2020 period, will be eligible to receive a free Emirates Expo Day Pass for every flight ticket booked with the airline. Read:Turkey resumes passenger flights with Bangladesh Emirates now operates 21 weekly flights to and from Dhaka. Emirates is the only airline to offer First Class services to and from Dhaka.

Emirates SkyCargo, cargo division of Emirates airline has signed an agreement with UNICEF to priorities the transport of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Saeed Abdulla Miran, the current Country Manager in Bangladesh, will take on the role as Area Manager Hong Kong, said a media release on Wednesday. In his new role, Alhammadi will be responsible for Emirates’ operations in Bangladesh, supporting the airline’s commercial strategy and business operations in the country. Alhammadi joined Emirates in 2

Emirates Airlines announced to operate passenger flights to 52 cities across the world from July 1.

Emirates will offer scheduled flights for travellers in 10 more cities with its existing 30 destinations for travellers from Saturday.

Emirates is providing customers more flexibility, choice and value through its newly introduced waiver policy for all booked tickets issued on or from March 7 to March 31 until 31 March, allowing customers the choice of changing their travel dates without change and reissuance fees.

Emirates (Airline), a leading airline has recently celebrated its 30 years of service to Riyadh, capital city of Saudi Arabia.