Gulf Air was still a multi-national enterprise when Sir Tim joined in 1975

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed L-1011 TriStar - СШАUSA - 1970

The Dubai hub’s location and open-skies policy have been key to the expansion of both the airline and its home airport

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A380 / A3XX - InternationalInternational - 2005

The introduction of innovative new aircraft types has helped Emirates seize market share in a rapidly liberalising industry

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A380 / A3XX - InternationalInternational - 2005

The lounge area on Emirates’ A380-800 was inspired by Sir Tim’s memories of the stand-up bars on Gulf Air’s TriStars

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A380 / A3XX - InternationalInternational - 2005

Sir Tim Clark joined Emirates in the 1980s and has remained with the Dubai-based carrier ever since

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A380 / A3XX - InternationalInternational - 2005

Sir Tim and Sheikh Ahmed discussing the Emirates A380 double-decker with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A380 / A3XX - InternationalInternational - 2005

Sir Tim started his aviation career with British Caledonian at Gatwick where he observed ‘the Laker effect’

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAC BAC.111 One-Eleven - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1963McDonnell Douglas DC-10 - СШАUSA - 1970