Emirates

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The largest airline and flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, based in Dubai.

A major international airline based in Dubai, functioning as one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates. It operates a massive fleet consisting primarily of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s. Industry professionals track its routing and fleet decisions closely because of its outsized influence on long-haul international travel and widebody aircraft production.

Heard on the job

We're waiting on the Emirates heavy to clear the runway before we can push back.