Sir Tim Clark Archives

Unlike the existing 2-2-2 seat configuration on the current B777, business class aboard the B777X will have a 1-2-1 seating and provide direct access to the aisle.

A380

Emirates airline plans to launch new business class seats

by Gavin GibbonSun 29 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Boeing’s new 777X will have ‘small comfort area’ for business and first class passengers

Abu Dhabi

Emirates, Etihad looking at closer ‘supply chain synergies’, says Clark

by Shane McGinleyWed 25 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Emirates president said the leaders of the two UAE airlines enjoy “a closer working relationship”

Sir Tim Clark speaking at this year's AVSEC Global 2019 conference in Dubai.

Aviation

Emirates sees ‘extraordinary strong’ UK demand, despite threat of no-deal Brexit, says Clark

by Shane McGinleyTue 24 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Britain has seen high demand and accounts for 56% of the Dubai carrier’s European profits.

Aviation

Emirates airline sees green shoots on European routes

by Staff WriterMon 23 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Dubai airline will launch a daily service from Dubai to Mexico City via Spanish city Barcelona starting from December 9

Dubai-based carrier Emirates airline will report results that will be “better than last year”, the carrier’s president, Tim Clark, told reporters on Sunday.

Aviaiton

Emirates H1 financial results will be ‘better than last year’ – Tim Clark

by Shane McGinleyMon 23 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Dubai-based Emirates airline reported an 86% drop in profits in H1 2018

Aviation

Emirates’ premium economy to be delayed, says Tim Clark

by BloombergSun 22 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Emirates president Tim Clark said he doubts the airline will receive the Boeing 777x jet by June 2020

Sir Tim Clark said there had been consistent growth in Emirate’s UK capacity, profits and points served over recent years.

Aviation

UK accounts for 56% of European profits, says Emirates president Tim Clark

by Alicia BullerThu 12 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

UK airports ‘have to do quite a lot’ to cater for rising demand in the UK, said Sir Tim Clark

The heads of carriers including Emirates warned that reducing carbon emissions would take years, if not decades.

Aviation

Going green could take decades, warns Emirates chief

by BloombergThu 5 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Airline bosses seek to defend their business against a rising tide of criticism over aircraft emissions

Transferring other airlines to existing facilities at Al Maktoum could give Emirates and Flydubai a chance to expand at DXB, said Sir Tim Clark

Al Maktoum International Airport

Emirates airline to remain at DXB for next decade amid DWC review

by Bernd Debusmann JrThu 5 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Dubai Airports is ‘currently reviewing its long term master plan’ for DWC

A380

Emirates chief tells plane makers to raise their game

by BloombergWed 4 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Tim Clark says he has run out of patience with glitches that have held up new models or forced costly groundings for emergency repairs

Airbus

Emirates airline to review fleet amid slowing global economy

by BloombergWed 4 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Emirates president Tim Clark sees ‘signs of diminishing demand’ amid growing trade tensions

In June, the US and UAE said in a joint statement that they plan to “fully maintain all aspects” of the Open Skies relationship established in 2002.

American Airlines

US airlines’ anti-Gulf carrier lobbying efforts ‘a colossal failure’ says Emirates

by Bernd Debusmann JrSun 4 Aug 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged the ‘Big Three’ US carriers to either file a formal complaint or end their lobbying campaign against Gulf carriers including Emirates

Emirates launched flights to Delhi and Mumbai from Dubai in 1985 and now flies to nine Indian destinations with more than 170 weekly flights.

Bilateral trade

Emirates chief describes Indian seats deal as ‘biggest single problem’

by Staff writerMon 3 Jun 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Emirates president Tim Clark says he expects discussions to restart between the Indian and Dubai gov’ts on bilateral air traffic rights

Emirates doesn’t operate the 737 Max, but it has partnerships with low-cost carrier Flydubai, which has more than a dozen Max planes in its fleet and many more due to be delivered.

aircraft manufacturer

Emirates predicts Boeing’s 737 Max won’t fly until after Christmas

by BloombergSun 2 Jun 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

The 737 Max has racked up thousands of orders, was grounded in March after a second crash triggered a wave of no-fly orders that started in China and ended with the US