UAE: Emirates Airline may issue Sukuk of between US$500 million-1 billion to finance the acquisition of 30 aircraft scheduled to be delivered next year. According to Gulf News quoting Shaikh Ahmad Saeed Al Maktoum, the chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline, the firm, which will fund the aircraft deliveries with some of its cash on reserve, is contemplating raising additional capital either through Sukuk or conventional bonds to fund the exercise.