Emirates Airline has reported that it has not experienced any impact from the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. However, the airline remains vigilant due to ongoing uncertainties in the market, according to Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim. He shared these insights during the Arabian Travel Market show held in Dubai.

Kazim emphasized, “Things are looking quite positive. But it’s something, again, you cannot ignore. There are so many uncertainties out there that we need to watch and monitor.” He highlighted that delays in aircraft deliveries have led Emirates to expedite its $5 billion fleet retrofitting program, which was initially announced in 2021. This move aims to sustain capacity amid rising demand and supply shortages.

He noted that if Boeing had delivered the planes according to the schedule, Emirates would have had 90 aircraft operational by now. As the largest airline in the United Arab Emirates and a significant contributor to its economy, Emirates is recognized as the world’s biggest operator of Boeing 777 jets and one of the largest cargo carriers globally.

When asked if Emirates would consider acquiring aircraft that China might cancel due to ongoing trade tensions, Kazim explained that each airline has distinct design and business requirements. He stated, “We cannot take other people’s or other companies’ aircraft for sure.”

Kazim also mentioned that Emirates anticipates receiving between 12 and 15 new aircraft by the end of this summer, which will support further expansion of its global network.