IntroductionEmirates (Fly Emirates) is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. It is one of the fastest growing airlines and is known for consistently generating profits. Although Emirates is owned by the UAE government, it "has grown into a globally influential travel and tourism conglomerate, known for its commitment to the highest quality standards in all aspects of the business" ( The Emirates Story).HistoryIn March 1985, Emirates Airlines was established with the support of the Dubai Royal Family. With an investment of US$10 million, Emirates was able to lease a Boeing 737-300 and an Airbus 300B4 for two years (The Emirates Group). The airline began operations with a new route from Dubai to Karachi on October 25, 1987 and was once again aided by the royal family who purchased Boeing 727s. Due to very limited competition and donations from capital, Emirates was already profitable after the first 9 months of its activity. operation. Emirates Airlines carried around 260,000 passengers and had already started its cargo operations with 10,000 tonnes recorded in the first year (Emirates.com). In the 1990s, Emirates Airlines began expanding its route network to various international destinations, including Paris, Rome, Zurich and Jakarta. With advances in aeronautical engineering, long-haul flights became more frequent, leading to the expansion of the airline's routes and earning it the nickname "the best in the sky." In 1994, the airline had 4,000 employees and made a profit of around $24 million (The Emirates Story). In 1996, 60 international airlines served Dubai. This is also the year Emirates received an order worth $1 billion...... middle of paper ......78u5.html >Annual review by Chairman, Saeed Al Katoum , 2010Panasonic and AeroMobile provide in-flight connectivity for Emirates, Christine Bynton, February 11, 2011, Emirates airline flies over Dubai boom, May 4, 2008, Fatal plane crash and significant events for Emirates Airlines, Revised May 5 2009, Emirates pilots say another accident is highly likely, Lisha (Saudi Arabia), on August 4 2009,