"The launch of this non-stop route will bring Emirates' product and service to passengers flying from central Florida to our home in Dubai and beyond to more than 140 global destinations."
"The launch of this non-stop route will bring Emirates' product and service to passengers flying from central Florida to our home in Dubai and beyond to more than 140 global destinations."
6.68m people travelled through airport compared to 5.15m in July '14.
"The story is only just beginning for DWC but the early results continue to impress," said Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports.
In addition to passenger operations, Emirates SkyCargo will offer up to 150 tonnes of cargo capacity per week between Dubai and Mashhad on the A330-200.
Hareb Al Muhairy becomes senior vice-president of corporate and international affairs; Mohammed Al Bulooki joins Etihad Airways from Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC).
Contractors have started the process of de-propping the centrepiece of the building - the curved roof.
The partnership will see Emirates connecting delegates from across the globe to key business hubs such as Australia, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
According to the Kuwait News Agency, KUNA, the plane returned to the airport and passengers were switched to an alternative aircraft to resume their flight, according to the international aviation safety laws, said the company in a statement on Thursday.
Aircraft movements reached 15,059, representing a 14.2 per cent increase over the 13,188 movements reported in July 2014.
Commencing on January 1, Emirates flights EK47/48, currently operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, will be upgraded to an A380.