"The orders for US$ 26 billion (Dhs 95.4 billion) worth of aircraft will keep our team of finance and legal experts busy for a number of years as they work on innovative schemes for these loans.

However, we are delighted that 38 of our new fleet additions already have committed financing from operating lessors. A major vote of confidence in Emirates at this early stage of our expansion programme.

Sometimes the staff providing essential support services can be forgotten as we admire the trophies which we are receiving, but they too play a very significant role in our success."

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