It can be difficult for US airline pilots to jump into a foreign flight deck, but Emirates has programs to entice potential hires to make the leap. Flying for the UAE-based carrier has significant differences compared to US counterparts, including a unique ...

Dubai-based Emirates airline will recruit pilots in “three digits” in the financial year starting April 2026 and undertake an expansion of its flight training infrastructure by adding more simulators,

I visited Emirates Flight Training Academy in Dubai, which offers an integrated airline academy program. During my visit, I flew the Cirrus SR-22 and Embraer Phenom 100 jet with a professional flight instructor.

Emirates expects to fit out approximately 14 aircraft with Starlink per month, with installation on the Airbus A380 fleet commencing in February 2026. According to Emirates, two antennae will be installed on each Boeing 777 aircraft, and an industry-first three antennae on each Airbus A380.