Emirates Airline, the Dubai-based aviation giant, is set to continue its recruitment drive as it prepares to expand its fleet and launch new ventures. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline, announced the plans during the Dubai Airshow 2025, emphasizing the need for additional staff to support the growing operations. The airline has placed orders for hundreds of new aircraft, including 65 Boeing 777-9s, valued at $38 billion, as part of its ambitious expansion strategy. This brings its total orderbook with Boeing to 315 widebody aircraft and 540 GE9X engines. Emirates Group, which includes both the airline and ground handling services firm dnata, has already hired over 3,700 employees in the first half of the 2025-26 financial year, bringing its total workforce to 124,927. The group plans to recruit 17,300 people this year, equivalent to the population of a mid-sized town, across various roles such as cabin crew, pilots, engineers, and support services. Additionally, Emirates has partnered with Safran Seats to establish a manufacturing and seat assembly facility in Dubai, creating highly-skilled jobs in the region. The airline’s expansion is also supported by new ventures like Linencraft, a Dh160 million laundry arm under Emirates Flight Catering, which is expected to generate 400 direct jobs. These initiatives underscore Emirates’ commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and employee welfare as it continues to strengthen its position as a global aviation leader.