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It appears there might be a slight misunderstanding regarding the ICAO code and the entity you are asking about. The ICAO code UEA is assigned to Emirates airline, which is a major commercial passenger airline based in the United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF) is a military organization and not a commercial airline, and its ICAO designation is typically UAF or it's categorized as Government/Military.

Assuming you intended to inquire about Emirates airline due to the ICAO code UEA, I will provide comprehensive information about Emirates airline based on your requested structure.

## Emirates Airline (ICAO: UEA)

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Emirates airline, one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, was founded on March 15, 1985, with strong backing from Dubai's royal family and the government's vision to establish a global transport hub. It commenced operations on October 25, 1985, with initial flights to Karachi and Mumbai using leased aircraft. The airline quickly focused on innovation and service, adopting a hub-and-spoke model based in Dubai, strategically leveraging the city's geographical position between East and West to connect passengers globally.

Emirates' main hub and operational base is Dubai International Airport (DXB), specifically Terminal 3, from which it operates over 3,600 flights per week. The airline is known for operating an all-wide-body aircraft fleet, primarily composed of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s. As of January 2025, Emirates is the world's largest operator of both the Airbus A380 (with 116 aircraft) and the Boeing 777 (with 133 aircraft). The fleet is continuously modernized, and the airline has orders for new aircraft like the Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, and Boeing 777X, with deliveries expected in the coming years.

Emirates operates an extensive international route network, serving more than 150 cities in 80 countries across six continents. Its network expansion has aggressively targeted Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa, connecting major cities through seamless connections via Dubai. Notably, Emirates has chosen not to join any of the three major global airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld), instead building its own network of partner airlines and its loyalty program, Emirates Skywards. Emirates is renowned for pioneering luxurious amenities, including private suites, onboard lounges, and shower spas on A380s in its premium cabins. It offers various cabin classes: First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy (introduced on some A380s in 2021 and expanding), and Economy Class. The airline has also been a leader in in-flight entertainment, being the first to install video systems in all seats across every cabin class in its fleet in 1992.

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