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Emirates, the world's fourth-largest airline by scheduled revenue passenger-kilometers flown and number of international passengers carried, was founded in 1985 [1] by the royal family of Dubai. The airline's first flight was from Dubai to Karachi, Pakistan and Mumbai, India in October of that year.
Emirates was founded in March 1985 with backing from Dubai's ruler, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. On 25 October 1985, Emirates operated its first flight from Dubai to Karachi and Mumbai, using the Airbus A300 B4 and the Boeing 737 both wet-leased from Pakistan International Airlines.
This is a list of airlines by foundation date, founded before December 31, 1930. The date of the first airline service may differ from the foundation date. Bold names and a light-green background indicate that the airline is still in operation, while light-yellow indicates a disputed claim.
Al Maktoum, who sits at the helm of the world’s largest long-haul airline and helped launch it in 1985, echoed the sentiments of many other airline CEOs when it comes to expectations of Boeing.
The Emirates Group 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.
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March: Emirates Airline established. 25 October: Emirates makes inaugural flight to Karachi. Dubai Medical College and UAE Contractors' Association [27] established. 1989 Dubai Desert Classic golf contest begins. 29 January: First Dubai Airshow inaugurated. Majlis Gallery opens. [28] 1990 7 October: Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Rashid, dies.