Emirates Airline is one of the world's fastest growing and largest airlines in terms of international passengers. It operates a modern fleet of 239 passenger aircraft and 15 freighters exclusively on wide-body aircraft. Emirates has a global hub structure connecting over 4,000 city pairs through its own flights from Dubai, with more than 420 daily flights and over 62,000 employees from 165 countries. The airline has been successful due to its strategically placed hub in Dubai, which is located near large populations and has good infrastructure and weather. It benefits from the support of the Dubai government and long-term leadership focusing on route selection and fleet expansion.