Emirates
IATA: EK ICAO: UAE Callsign: EMIRATES Country: United Arab Emirates Utilization: 81% Active Modernity: Grade B (47.1% Next-Gen)
Emirates Key Facts
- As of 2026-09-17, 289 Emirates airframes were observed flying in the previous 30 days.
- 0 airframes were unobserved for 7 to 29 days, and 0 airframes are classified as stored or unobserved for 30 or more days.
- Emirates is a historic carrier with no active commercial flights observed in the current window.
Active Airframes 289 Observed in last 30 days (81% utilization)
Fleet Financing Structure 0% Owned · 100% Leased 0 owned · 289 leased tails
Modernity & Carbon Rating Grade B (-12% Fuel) 47.1% Next-Gen (neo/MAX/A350/787)
Fleet Ownership & Lessor Financing Exposure
Analysis of institutional aircraft operating lessors financing Emirates's fleet portfolio.
Balance Sheet vs Leased Fleet Split
Financing Lessors with Portfolio Exposure
Fleet Age Distribution
Distribution of observed airframes by age bracket as of 2026-09-17.
| Age Bracket | Airframe Count |
|---|---|
| 0-4 yrs | 0 |
| 5-9 yrs | 2 |
| 10-14 yrs | 0 |
| 15-19 yrs | 0 |
| 20+ yrs | 0 |
Observed Fleet Locations
Global distribution of last-observed airport locations for Emirates aircraft.
Observed Airframes
| Registration / Tail | Aircraft Type | Mode S Hex | Lessor / Owner | Status | Last Observed Airport | Estimated Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OO-THC | Boeing 747-400 | 44d103 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
| OO-THD | Boeing 747-400 | 44d104 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.5 years |
Weekly Active vs Stored Airframes
| Week | Active | Idle | Stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| W34 | 285 | 2 | 2 |
| W35 | 287 | 1 | 1 |
| W36 | 288 | 1 | 0 |
| W37 | 289 | 0 | 0 |
Inferred Route Network
Observed airport pair connections during the 8-week rolling observation window.
Historical Incidents
No major fatal incidents recorded in the safety directory for Emirates.
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See Also
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