Emirates, the Dubai-based carrier, have been named the 2011 Airline of the Year' by leading industry title Air Transport World.
The award was conferred at a gala dinner in Washington, D.C and received by Emirates Airline's President Tim Clark.
"The last few years have been among the most demanding in our industry's history but despite the challenges, we have kept our focus on delivering the very highest standards of product, passenger comfort and operational efficiency," said Tim Clark.
"This recognition is testament to our commitment to innovation and service excellence as we continue to grow our global network and offer customers more opportunities to discover the world from Dubai."
Presenting the Award to Mr. Clark Air Transport World Editorial Director Perry Flint said Emirates' route network appeals to travelers not only in the UAE, but also to those in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America who value the efficiency and connectivity of the Dubai hub.
"Customers have a choice to fly Emirates, given that more than 125 airlines serve Dubai," Flint said.
Since launching services in 1985, Emirates has grown into one of the largest and most dynamic airlines in the world, transforming Dubai into a world-class hub for global air travel.
Some of Emirates' pioneering innovations include becoming the first airline to introduce individual seat back videos and to enable passengers to make authorized onboard mobile phone calls.
The airline has experienced rapid and consistent growth, above 20 per cent a year on average. Financially self-sustained and unprotected, Emirates carried 27.5 million passengers in the 2009-10 financial year - almost 4.7 million more than the previous 12 months.
Emirates currently flies to 110 cities in 66 countries across Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Asia-Pacific.
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