Emirates [will] unlock further growth with the delivery of 36 aircraft this financial year. “We will continue to work with the international financial community to deliver diverse, innovative sources of funding within an evenly spread financing portfolio for our business needs.

With AED8.2 billion (USD2.2 billion), Emirates Group marked its 28th consecutive year of profit, as the financial year which ended on March 31 saw the figure surge 50 percent year-on-year.