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United Arab Emirates · None (independent) · Hub: Dubai (DXB)

The world's largest international airline — an all-widebody fleet built on the A380 and 777.

Types in fleet3
Biggest aircraftAirbus A380
AllianceNone (independent)
Founded1985
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Side by side

The fleet at true scale

Every type Emirates flies, drawn to the same scale — widest wings on the left. Tap any silhouette.

The fleet

What Emirates flies

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116 in fleet

Airbus A380

Airbus · Out of production (2021) — in service

By far the largest A380 fleet ever assembled; around 96 are active, with Emirates targeting 110 by the end of 2026.

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127 in fleet

Boeing 777

Boeing · In production (777X in certification)

The largest 777 fleet in the world — 117 × 777-300ER and 10 × 777-200LR.

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On order

Boeing 777X

Boeing · In certification — deliveries expected 2027

The anchor customer — a commitment of well over 200 aircraft.

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Route records

Their longest flights

RouteAircraftDistanceBlock time
Dubai (DXB) → Auckland (AKL)Airbus A38014,200 km17 h 05
Dubai (DXB) → Los Angeles (LAX)Airbus A38013,420 km16 h 20

From our longest flights in the world board.

Good to know

Emirates, in a few facts

  • Operates the largest Airbus A380 fleet in the world — no other airline comes close.
  • An all-widebody airline: nothing smaller than a Boeing 777 flies in Emirates colours.
  • Every seat in the fleet has a screen — its ice entertainment system has topped the awards tables for two decades.
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