It might not be the oldest airline around, but it's certainly one of the world's most famous. Test your knowledge of the history of Emirates in our special Key Aero quiz!
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which legendary aviation figure was the first CEO of Emirates Airline?
Question 2 of 10
2. Which two cities were the first to be added to the Emirates route map?
Question 3 of 10
3. Which carrier wet-leased aircraft to Emirates to facilitate its first services?
Question 4 of 10
4. What was the first Emirates-owned aircraft in its fleet?
Question 5 of 10
5. In 1987, Emirates added what city to its network, its first in Western Europe?
Question 6 of 10
6. In what year did the airline place its first Boeing 777 order?
Question 7 of 10
7. What technological breakthrough did Emirates roll-out in 1994?
Question 8 of 10
8. By the 1999/2000 financial year, how many aircraft were in the Emirates fleet?
Question 9 of 10
9. Which UK airport was the first to be served by the carrier on a scheduled basis?
Question 10 of 10
10. How many confirmed orders did Emirates initially place for the A380?
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A reasonable effort, but plenty of room for improvement! Better luck next week.
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A sky-high performance, well done!
