Emirates was formed in 1985 and initially operated with just two aircraft. It has since grown to become one of the largest international airlines, carrying over 44.5 million passengers annually with one of the largest fleets of Boeing 737s and Airbus A380s. Emirates aims to offer consistently high quality air travel across three classes of service while also focusing on sustainability through various environmental and social initiatives. While it has strengths like its wide global reach and safety record, increasing competition presents an ongoing threat to further growth.