A report released today revealed the positive impact Emirates has on the U.S economy.

The study published by Campbell-Hill Aviation Group, a respected economic consulting firm for airlines, is based on 2015 figures, and is proof of the support the Dubai based airline provides to the U.S economy, despite quiet efforts from major U.S airlines to discredit Emirates, according to the CEO of Emirates, Sir Tim Clark.

The airline supported 104,000 jobs and contributed $21.3 billion in revenue to the U.S economy

While bringing over half a million people to the states who otherwise may not have travelled, all-in-all Emirates generated over three billion U.S dollars in new trade-based revenue according to the study.

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“Campbell-Hill’s data reaffirms the significant stimulative effect of Emirates’ operations on the U.S. economy. It shows we’ve brought hundreds of thousands of new travelers to the United States, helped increase competitive air transport options for over a million American and international travelers who flew with us, and contributed to increased demand for U.S. exports in aerospace and many other sectors. Over more than a decade, Emirates has progressively grown cargo and passenger operations in the U.S. on the back of customer demand, and we will continue working with our partners across the travel, tourism, aviation, aerospace and other industries, to expand and improve the products and services that we offer to our customers.” 

Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates

The CEO followed with some strong words for three major U.S airlines

The President of the airline noted that while Emirates has embraced the Open Skies agreement, three airlines “continually pour money in to lobby and make unfounded accusations against Emirates”.

“Emirates has always embraced the goals of Open Skies which are to promote increased travel and trade, enhance productivity, and stimulate high-quality job opportunities and economic growth. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines and their proxies continually pour money in to lobby and make unfounded accusations against Emirates, but they have never filed a formal U.S. Department of Transportation complaint against Emirates, even though this is the statutory process long relied on by U.S. airlines to address allegations of unfair competition. That itself is telling. Sitting on record profits and with employment in U.S. aviation at an all-time high, the three carriers know they don’t have a leg to stand on. Evidence repeatedly points to the benefits that Emirates bring to U.S. consumers and the economy, and the total absence of alleged competitive harm.”

Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates

See the detailed report here