Emirates Airline was founded in 1985 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is led by Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. As of 2014, Emirates employed over 48,000 staff across various roles. The airline offers first class, business class, and economy class air travel as well as cargo shipping. Emirates operates a fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft that service over 150 destinations globally. The airline has received several awards for its services and achievements in the aviation industry.