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Encyclopedia > The Emirates Group
Emirates Group
Type Public
Founded Dubai (1985)[1]
Founder Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum[1]
Headquarters Emirates Group Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Key people Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (Chairman/CEO)
Maurice Flanagan (Executive Vice-Chairman Emirates Airline and Group)
Area served 59 countries[1]
Industry Airline Industry
Products Passenger Flights (Emirates)
Air Cargo (Emirates SkyCargo)
Aviation Services (Dnata)
Revenue $8.48 billion USD (2006) [2]
Operating income $990.4 million USD (2006)[2]
Net income $941.7 million USD (2006)[2]
Employees >30,000
20,273 Emirates
6,393 Dnata[1]
Subsidiaries Emirates
Dnata
Owner Public
Slogan Fly Emirates. Keep Discovering
Website www.ekgroup.com

The Emirates Group is a holding company headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Emirates Group is the parent company of the Emirates airline and Dnata, an aviation services company. Emirates Group also owns a 43.6% stake in SriLankan Airlines.[1] Emirates logo, claiming fair use. ... The initials PLC after a UK or Irish company name indicate that it is a public limited company, a type of limited company whose shares may be offered for sale to the public. ... Coordinates: , Emirate Dubai Government  - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1]  - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ... For the sequel to the computer game Entrepreneur, which has no article of its own, see The Corporate Machine. ... Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum is the chairman of Emirates. ... Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum is the chairman of Emirates. ... For the tax agency in the United Kingdom of the same name, see HM Revenue and Customs. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), also known as operating income and operating profit, is a term used to describe a companys earnings. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Net income is equal to the income that a firm has after subtracting costs and expenses from the total revenue. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the album by the Kaiser Chiefs see Employment (album) Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. ... In business, a subsidiary is a company controlled by another company or corporation. ... Emirates (Arabic: الإمارات al-Imārāt) is an airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ... Website: [www. ... Look up slogan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... Coordinates: , Emirate Dubai Government  - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1]  - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ... Emirates (Arabic: الإمارات al-Imārāt) is an airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ... Website: [www. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Contents

Group Structure

  • Emirates Airline
  • Emirates SkyCargo
  • Skywards
  • Destination and Leisure Management
    • Emirates Holidays
    • Arabian Adventures
    • Emirates Hotels & Resorts
      • Emirates Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa
      • Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa
      • Emirates Marina Hotel and Residence
      • Emirates Green Lakes Serviced Apartments
      • Timeless Spa
  • Dnata
    • Dnata Airport Operations
    • Dnata Cargo
    • Dnata Agencies
    • Mercator
    • Transguard
    • EmQuest

“Emirates” redirects here. ... Emirates SkyCargo is a cargo airline subsidiary of Emirates, based in the United Arab Emirates. ... Skywards Logo Skywards is the frequent flyer program for Emirates and SriLankan Airlines. ... Website: [www. ...

Divisions

Emirates Airline

Main article: Emirates Airline

Emirates Airline is a full service airline operating from Dubai International Airport with a passenger aircraft fleet of 105 aircrafts which serve 92 destinations in 59 countries. Emirates Airline was established in 1985 operating 1 Boeing 737 and 1 Airbus A300. Emirates present fleet consists of 44 Boeing 777, 29 Airbus A330 and 18 Airbus A340 aircraft, together with orders for 47 Airbus A380 and 41 further Boeing 777 aircraft to be delivered from 2007 onwards. [1] “Emirates” redirects here. ... Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB, ICAO: OMDB) (Arabic: مطار دبي الدولي) is the international airport serving Dubai, the largest city of the United Arab Emirates. ... The Boeing 737 is the worlds most popular short to medium range, single aisle, narrow body airliner. ... The Airbus A300 is a short to medium range widebody aircraft. ... The Boeing 777 is an American long-range wide-body twin-engine airliner built by Boeings Commercial Airplanes division. ... The Airbus A330 is a large-capacity, wide-body, medium-to-long-range commercial passenger airliner manufactured by EADS (Airbus S.A.S.). It was developed at the same time as the four-engined A340. ... The Airbus A340 is a long-range four-engined widebody commercial passenger airliner manufactured by Airbus S.A.S. a subsidiary of EADS. It is similar in design to the twin-engined A330. ... The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, four-engined airliner manufactured by EADS (Airbus S.A.S.). It is the largest passenger airliner in the world. ... The Boeing 777 is an American long-range wide-body twin-engine airliner built by Boeings Commercial Airplanes division. ...


Passenger numbers for the 2006-07 financial year totaled 17.5 million. [1]


Emirates SkyCargo

Main article: Emirates SkyCargo

Emirates SkyCargo is a cargo carrier, operating, like the passenger airline, from Dubai International Airport. The SkyCargo division operates 9 aircraft; Airbus A300 and Boeing 747 freighters, with a further 10 dedicated freighter aircraft on order; 2 Airbus A380 and 8 Boeing 777 aircraft. Emirates SkyCargo also utilize the cargo capacity of the passenger fleet and in the 2006-07 financial year, Emirates SkyCargo carried 1.2 million tonnes of cargo. [1] Emirates SkyCargo is a cargo airline subsidiary of Emirates, based in the United Arab Emirates. ... The Airbus A300 is a short to medium range widebody aircraft. ... The Boeing 747, commonly nicknamed the Jumbo Jet, is a long-haul, widebody commercial airliner manufactured by Boeing. ... The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, four-engined airliner manufactured by EADS (Airbus S.A.S.). It is the largest passenger airliner in the world. ... The Boeing 777 is an American long-range wide-body twin-engine airliner built by Boeings Commercial Airplanes division. ...


Skywards

Main article: Skywards

Skywards is a three tier frequent flier program operated by Emirates Airline and SriLankan Airlines. The three tiers are Blue, Silver which requires 25,000 tier miles or 25 sectors for entry, and Gold, which requires 50,000 tier miles or 50 sectors. Economy passengers earn 1 tier mile for every 1 nautical mile flown, business class passengers earn 1.25 tier miles per nautical mile while first class passengers earn 1.5 tier miles per nautical mile. [1] Skywards Logo Skywards is the frequent flyer program for Emirates and SriLankan Airlines. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...


Dnata

Dnata is an aviation services company, comprising Dnata Airport Operations, the largest ground and passenger handling company at Dubai International Airport, Dnata Cargo, responsible for dealing with much of the 1.3 million tonnes of cargo passing through Dubai International Airport, and Dnata Agencies, a Dubai based travel agency, acting on behalf of a number of major carries, including Aeroflot, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Swissair and United Airlines.[1] Aeroflot — Russian Airlines (MICEX:AFLT RTS:AFLT) (Russian: Аэрофлот — Российские авиалинии), Aeroflot — Rossiiskie Avialinii, or Aeroflot (Аэрофлот; literally air fleet), is the Russian national airline and the biggest carrier in Russia. ... Aer Lingus is the national airline of Ireland. ... For the 1930s airline of similar name, see British Airways Ltd. ... Swissair (Swiss Air Transport Company Limited) is the former national airline of Switzerland. ... United Airlines, also known as United Air Lines, Inc. ...


Emirates Destination and Leisure Management

Destination and Leisure Management manage The Emirates Group portfolio of hotels, serviced apartments, spas and business conference facilities. The portfolio includes the Emirates Al Maha Desert Resort.[1] A hotel is an establishment that provides lodging, usually on a short-term basis. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Look up spa, Spa, SpA in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


Key People

  • HH Sheikh_Ahmed_bin_Saeed_Al_Maktoum - Chairman and Chief Executive
  • Maurice Flanagan CBE - Vice Chairman, Airline and Group
  • Tim Clark - President, Emirates Airline
  • Gary Chapman - President Group Services & Dnata

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum is the chairman of Emirates. ... The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these are Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross (GBE) Knight Commander...

Shareholdings

The Emirates Group holds a 43.6% stake in Sri Lankan carrier SriLankan Airlines. SriLankan operates a fleet of 14 Airbus aircraft. Emirates also holds a 68.7% stake in Dubai-based Maritime and Mercantile International, 34.4% equity stake in Oman United Agencies and a 54.7% equity stake in Emirates Flight Catering. Emirates Flight Catering is the sole provider of airline and airport catering services at Dubai International Airport. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...


Dnata owns 50% equity stakes in Dubai Express, Gerry's Dnata (Pvt.) Ltd. and Dnata Arabian Airport Services Co. Ltd, 49% equity stake in Safiran Dnata Airport Services PJSC, 40% stake in Emirates Loyalty Company and a 20% stake in Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Ground Handling Services Co. Ltd.[1] Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (IATA: CAN, ICAO: ZGGG) (Simplified Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) is the main airport of Guangzhou, the capital of the province of Guangdong, Peoples Republic of China. ...


References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Emirates Group Media Center :: Fact Files. Retrieved on 2007-06-03.
  2. ^ a b c The Emirates Group - Financial Statistics (PDF). The Emirates Group. Retrieved on 2007-06-03.

Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 154th day of the year (155th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 154th day of the year (155th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

External Links

  • The Emirates Group Corporate Site
  • Emirates Airline Site
  • Dnata Site
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