Emirates talking to banks to finance aircraft purchase

"We have received offers of finance from local and international banks that encompass both Islamic and conventional markets," he added. "We envisage that bonds [either guaranteed by export credit agencies or otherwise] will continue to be used as part of our financing strategy as long as the pricing remains competitive."

The airline has issued bonds to finance the purchase of aircrafts in the past.

Earlier this month, the carrier placed orders for a record 32 additional Airbus A380 aircraft.