Emirates
Emirates' current order-book stands at 242 aircraft, with a total value of approximately US$60 billion. In combination with what is already the youngest and one of the most modern fleets in worldwide commercial aviation, this commitment to the future reflects Emirates' goal to develop Dubai into a comprehensive, global, long-haul aviation hub. In the financial year 2006/2007, Emirates carried 17.5 million passengers.
One of the key factors in Emirates' global visibility and success has been its involvement in world-class sports. Emirates currently sponsors the following teams and events:
Football: Official FIFA partner, Arsenal FC, AC Milan, Paris St Germain FC, Hamburger SV
Rugby: IRB Referees, IRB Sevens World Series, Rugby Sevens World Cup 2009, Emirates Western Force
Golf: Official Airline of Dubai Desert Classic, BMW International Open, the Korean Open, BMW Asian Open, Malaysian Open, Africa Open, The Hong Kong Open, The Austrian Open, Volvo Asian Masters, Hero Honda Open, Australian PGA Championship and the Dubai Ladies Masters.
Cricket: Official Partner of the International Cricket Council, sponsor of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires and Referees Cricket Australia
Horse Racing: Dubai World Cup, Emirates Melbourne Cup, Champion Stakes (Newmarket), Emirates Singapore Derby, Partner of the Australian Jockey Club, Breeders' Cup, sponsor of the Godolphin Stable
Australian Rules Football: Collingwood
Tennis: Dubai Tennis Championships, Rogers Cup (Canada)
Emirates currently operates services to 99 destinations in 62 countries around the world and the network is expanding constantly. Current peak destinations from the UK include:
- Australia (Perth, Sydney)
- New Zealand (Auckland)
- Far East (Bangkok)
- Africa (Johannesburg)
- India (Mumbai)
- China (Shanghai)
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