{"id":47919,"date":"2026-09-10T08:01:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T08:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/?p=47919"},"modified":"2026-09-10T08:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T08:07:29","slug":"seven-year-old-writes-to-tim-clark-prompting-a-surprise-from-emirates-for-his-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/10\/seven-year-old-writes-to-tim-clark-prompting-a-surprise-from-emirates-for-his-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven-Year-Old\u00a0Writes to Tim\u00a0Clark, Prompting a\u00a0Surprise From Emirates\u00a0for His Family."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"47919\" class=\"elementor elementor-47919\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b43ecf e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6b43ecf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8486ae cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8486ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>This was not the young boy\u2019s first attempt at reaching out to a prominent figure. Previously, he had penned a letter to King Charles, inviting the British monarch to visit his school, and was delighted when he received a response in return.<\/h4><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><section><header><\/header><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><h2>A Young Aviation Fan\u2019s Letter Leads to an Unexpected Emirates Surprise<\/h2><p>In an age when customer service is increasingly handled through automated systems, chatbots and standardised digital responses, a young aviation enthusiast from South London has experienced something much more personal.<\/p><p>What began as a simple handwritten letter from a seven-year-old to Emirates President Sir Tim Clark eventually resulted in an unexpected surprise for the child and his younger brother. The response was not only a memorable experience for the family but also gave the youngster an even stronger reason to dream about a future connected to aviation.<\/p><p>The boy\u2019s parents have chosen not to disclose his name in order to protect his privacy. His father, Mark Adams, who works as a Legal Director, said his son has been fascinated by aircraft from a very young age. The giant Airbus A380 aircraft that regularly fly above their home in South London have been a particular source of fascination for him.<\/p><p>For the young aviation enthusiast, aircraft are more than simply a means of transportation. He has developed a strong interest in the world of flying and is especially drawn to the enormous A380, one of the most recognisable passenger aircraft in the world.<\/p><p>That enthusiasm became even stronger when the family began planning a holiday to the Maldives.<\/p><h3>An airline chosen by a young passenger<\/h3><p>The family, consisting of Mark, his wife and their two sons, aged seven and four, decided to travel to the Maldives for a family break. During the planning process, the older child made it clear that he wanted to fly with Emirates.<\/p><p>His interest in the airline had partly been sparked by advertisements he had seen around London. One particular slogan had caught his attention: \u201cEmirates Fly Better.\u201d<\/p><p>According to his father, the young boy noticed Emirates advertisements on London buses and subsequently asked his parents whether they could use the airline for their holiday.<\/p><p>The family agreed, giving the child the opportunity to experience the airline he had already become interested in through its advertising.<\/p><p>The journey included a stop in Dubai before the family continued toward the Maldives. Rather than being disappointed by travelling in economy class, the boy came away impressed by the overall experience.<\/p><p>His father said the service exceeded the family\u2019s expectations. Although they were travelling in economy, the level of service made a strong impression on them.<\/p><p>The family also enjoyed their time at Dubai International Airport during the stopover. For the young passenger, the experience appeared to confirm the message he had seen in Emirates advertisements.<\/p><p>After returning home from the holiday, his fascination with the airline remained.<\/p><p>Instead of simply talking about the trip, the seven-year-old decided to take an unusual step. He wanted to write directly to the person in charge of Emirates.<\/p><h3>A letter to the airline\u2019s president<\/h3><p>The child wrote a letter addressed to Sir Tim Clark, the president of Emirates. It was a simple gesture from a young passenger who wanted to share his enthusiasm for the airline.<\/p><p>His father said the boy wrote the letter himself and signed his name at the bottom. Rather than rewriting it or correcting the child\u2019s mistakes, Mark scanned the original version and sent it to Emirates.<\/p><p>A Polaroid photograph taken during the family\u2019s flight was also included with the letter.<\/p><p>The decision to leave the letter exactly as his son had written it helped preserve the personal nature of the message. It was not a polished corporate communication or a carefully prepared request. It was simply a child reaching out to someone at an airline he had come to admire.<\/p><p>Interestingly, this was not the first time the boy had written directly to a prominent public figure.<\/p><p>Previously, he had written to King Charles and invited the monarch to visit his school. To the family\u2019s surprise, that letter also received a response.<\/p><p>The experience may have encouraged the boy to continue writing to people he admired. His decision to contact the head of Emirates was therefore another example of his willingness to communicate directly rather than assuming that an important person would never see a message from a child.<\/p><h3>An unexpected delivery<\/h3><p>After the letter had been sent, the family did not expect anything extraordinary to happen.<\/p><p>Then, several weeks later, Mark received an email that immediately caught his attention.<\/p><p>The message was a notification from FedEx informing him that a package from Emirates was on its way.<\/p><p>At first, Mark was confused.<\/p><p>He had not been expecting a delivery from the airline and did not immediately know why Emirates would be sending something to the family.<\/p><p>The mystery was resolved when the package arrived the following morning.<\/p><p>The family decided to open it together during breakfast. What they found inside was far more personal than they had anticipated.<\/p><p>Among the items was a letter from Sir Tim Clark himself.<\/p><p>For the seven-year-old, receiving a personal response from the head of the airline he admired was already an extraordinary surprise. But the package contained something else that made the occasion even more memorable.<\/p><p>Inside were two model versions of the Airbus A380.<\/p><p>One was intended for the seven-year-old who had written the original letter. The second was given to his four-year-old brother.<\/p><p>The younger sibling had not been mentioned in the boy\u2019s original correspondence, making the second gift particularly surprising for the family.<\/p><p>Both children were delighted with the unexpected presents.<\/p><h3>A gesture that went beyond expectations<\/h3><p>For Mark, the significance of the package extended beyond the model aircraft themselves.<\/p><p>He was impressed that Sir Tim had taken the time to respond personally to a message from a young child despite his responsibilities as the head of a major international airline.<\/p><p>The father described the letter as extremely kind and said it was meaningful to see such a senior executive take an interest in encouraging a young aviation enthusiast.<\/p><p>The fact that Emirates had also included something for the younger brother made the gesture even more special.<\/p><p>From the family\u2019s perspective, the second model suggested that someone within the airline had taken the time to understand the family situation rather than simply responding mechanically to the original letter.<\/p><p>Mark believed the airline may have been able to identify the family through information connected with their booking. Whatever the process behind the response, the result was an experience the children were unlikely to forget.<\/p><p>For the young boy, the significance went beyond receiving a toy. He had written to someone he admired and received a response directly from that person.<\/p><p>The experience showed him that his words could reach people in positions of considerable responsibility.<\/p><h3>Encouraging a child\u2019s ambitions<\/h3><p>Mark said the episode represented an example of how a relatively small act can have a lasting effect on a young person.<\/p><p>A handwritten letter from a child might easily have been treated as just another piece of correspondence. Instead, the family received a thoughtful response that turned the interaction into a lasting memory.<\/p><p>For a child already fascinated by aircraft, the impact could be particularly significant.<\/p><p>The boy had already been watching A380 aircraft fly over his home and had developed an interest in Emirates before taking the family holiday. The Maldives trip gave him an opportunity to experience the airline for himself, while writing to its president allowed him to express how much he had enjoyed the journey.<\/p><p>The response then reinforced his enthusiasm.<\/p><p>Mark viewed the experience as an example of positive leadership. In his opinion, taking a small amount of time to encourage a child can potentially influence that child\u2019s ambitions for years to come.<\/p><p>The gesture also demonstrated how personal interactions can stand out in an increasingly automated world.<\/p><p>Modern businesses frequently rely on digital platforms, automated messages and computer-generated responses to handle large volumes of customer communication. While such systems can make services faster and more efficient, personal responses can have a very different emotional impact.<\/p><p>For this particular family, the difference was clear.<\/p><p>The child did not simply receive a generic acknowledgement thanking him for contacting the airline. Instead, he received a personal letter and gifts that reflected his interest in aircraft.<\/p><p>That made the response feel meaningful to both the child and his parents.<\/p><h3>More than just an A380 model<\/h3><p>The two miniature A380 aircraft were undoubtedly exciting gifts for the children, but their value to the family went beyond their physical form.<\/p><p>For the seven-year-old, the model represented the airline that had captured his imagination. For his younger brother, it offered a chance to share in his sibling\u2019s excitement.<\/p><p>The fact that the younger child received a model despite not being mentioned in the letter was one of the details that particularly impressed their father.<\/p><p>The family had travelled together, experienced the Emirates journey together and shared their holiday memories. Receiving gifts for both children meant that neither sibling was left out of the surprise.<\/p><p>The experience also gave the parents an opportunity to see how strongly their son\u2019s passion for aviation had developed.<\/p><p>Many children become fascinated with aircraft, trains, cars or other forms of transport, but the seven-year-old had taken his interest a step further by communicating directly with the president of an international airline.<\/p><p>His parents supported that curiosity rather than discouraging it.<\/p><p>The story is therefore as much about childhood confidence and imagination as it is about an airline\u2019s customer service.<\/p><p>A child saw something that fascinated him, experienced it firsthand and decided he wanted to communicate with the person leading the organisation behind it.<\/p><p>The response showed him that such efforts can sometimes produce unexpected results.<\/p><h3>A lasting family memory<\/h3><p>For the Adams family, the incident has become a memorable chapter in their lives.<\/p><p>What started with a family holiday eventually led to a surprise package arriving at their home weeks later. The children opened it together at breakfast, discovering gifts they had not expected.<\/p><p>The timing of the delivery made the experience even more exciting. Until the package arrived, the family had no clear idea what Emirates might have been sending.<\/p><p>The initial FedEx notification had created curiosity, but the contents provided the real surprise.<\/p><p>For the seven-year-old, the most significant part may have been receiving a response from Sir Tim himself. For his parents, however, the episode also demonstrated the potential influence that a thoughtful gesture can have on a child.<\/p><p>Mark said the experience encouraged his son\u2019s interest in the aviation industry and gave him a memory that could stay with him for a lifetime.<\/p><p>The father also saw a broader lesson in what happened.<\/p><p>Children often remember the adults who take their interests seriously. A short conversation, encouraging message or thoughtful response can sometimes make a greater impression than adults realise.<\/p><p>In this case, the airline\u2019s response transformed a simple letter into something the family will likely remember for many years.<\/p><h3>From London skies to aviation dreams<\/h3><p>The story began with something the boy regularly sees from his home: large aircraft passing overhead.<\/p><p>His fascination with the A380 eventually led him to notice Emirates advertisements around London. That interest influenced his choice of airline for the family\u2019s Maldives holiday.<\/p><p>After experiencing the airline\u2019s service and visiting its Dubai hub, his enthusiasm grew further.<\/p><p>Rather than allowing the experience to end when the holiday was over, he decided to write about it.<\/p><p>His letter eventually reached the president of Emirates, and the response came in a form the family had never anticipated.<\/p><p>The story illustrates how a child\u2019s curiosity can develop into meaningful experiences when it is encouraged.<\/p><p>For the young aviation fan, the journey from watching aircraft above his South London home to receiving an A380 model from the airline\u2019s president was an extraordinary progression.<\/p><p>It also demonstrates the potential impact of a personal response from a major organisation.<\/p><p>At a time when many interactions between companies and customers take place through automated systems, the family experienced something much more personal: an individual response to a child\u2019s genuine enthusiasm.<\/p><p>The boy wrote because he loved aircraft and had enjoyed his experience with Emirates. In return, he received acknowledgement from the organisation he had admired.<\/p><p>For his father, that simple exchange carried a much larger message.<\/p><p>Encouraging young people to pursue their interests can help build confidence and ambition. Sometimes, an apparently small gesture from an adult can become a defining childhood memory.<\/p><p>In this case, a handwritten letter became the beginning of an unexpected family surprise.<\/p><p>The two A380 models will likely remain reminders of the experience, but the most lasting gift may be the encouragement the boy received to continue dreaming about aviation.<\/p><p>What started with a child looking up at aircraft flying over his home ultimately became a personal connection with one of the world&#8217;s best-known airlines.<\/p><p>And for a seven-year-old already fascinated by the world of flying, receiving a personal response from the head of Emirates may be the kind of experience that makes those dreams feel a little closer to reality.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98b72c1 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"98b72c1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ba3cec cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ba3cec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><section><h4>Aviation Dreams Take Flight<\/h4><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><h2>A Childhood Fascination Turns Into a Career Dream<\/h2><p>For Mark\u2019s seven-year-old son, the surprise from Emirates appears to have done much more than provide an exciting gift. The experience has strengthened his fascination with aircraft and has even prompted him to start thinking seriously about what he might want to do when he grows up.<\/p><p>According to his father, the boy\u2019s curiosity about aviation has become increasingly focused on the possibility of becoming a pilot. The Emirates experience has encouraged him to ask questions that go well beyond aircraft models and passenger journeys. He has begun wondering about the people who actually operate the planes, what their jobs involve and what it takes to enter the profession.<\/p><p>The questions came up during an ordinary family breakfast, shortly after the surprise package arrived. Rather than simply admiring his new A380 model, the seven-year-old began asking his father about the world surrounding commercial aviation.<\/p><p>One of his first questions concerned the price of travelling in first class. He then wanted to know how much pilots are paid and whether pilots have to purchase their own tickets when they travel with Emirates.<\/p><p>For Mark, the questions were another indication of just how strongly his son has been inspired by the experience.<\/p><p>The boy\u2019s interest in becoming a pilot is not simply a passing thought, according to his father. Aviation has been a long-standing fascination, and the recent interaction with Emirates appears to have given that interest a more definite direction.<\/p><p>\u201cHe\u2019s very inspired,\u201d Mark said, explaining that he believes his son may eventually want to pursue a career as a pilot.<\/p><h3>Fascination that began at home<\/h3><p>The child\u2019s enthusiasm for aviation was evident even before the family\u2019s trip to the Maldives.<\/p><p>Living in South London, he regularly sees large passenger aircraft flying above the area. Among the planes that have attracted his attention most is the Airbus A380, the enormous double-decker aircraft that has become closely associated with some of the world\u2019s major international airlines.<\/p><p>For a child with an interest in aircraft, seeing an A380 in the sky can be an impressive sight. Its enormous size and distinctive two-level design make it instantly recognisable compared with smaller passenger jets.<\/p><p>The seven-year-old had developed a particular fascination with the aircraft and was already familiar with Emirates before the family travelled abroad.<\/p><p>His interest became more personal when the family decided to visit the Maldives. Having seen Emirates advertisements in London, he specifically asked whether they could travel with the airline.<\/p><p>The resulting journey gave him an opportunity to experience the aircraft and service he had previously encountered mainly through his interest in aviation and the advertisements he had seen.<\/p><p>The trip also included time in Dubai, where the family passed through the airline\u2019s major hub. For the young traveller, the experience added another dimension to his interest.<\/p><p>Rather than simply being excited about flying, he became curious about the wider world of aviation, including the aircraft, airports and people who make air travel possible.<\/p><h3>An early interest in learning<\/h3><p>His enthusiasm has also found its way into his schoolwork.<\/p><p>Last year, the boy gave a presentation about the Airbus A380 as part of a school project focusing on different methods of transportation.<\/p><p>Choosing the A380 for a classroom presentation gave him an opportunity to combine his personal interest with an educational assignment.<\/p><p>For his classmates, the presentation was a chance to learn about one of the world&#8217;s largest commercial passenger aircraft. For the young presenter, it was another opportunity to explore a subject he already knew and enjoyed.<\/p><p>The fact that he chose the A380 for his school project also demonstrates that his interest existed independently of the Emirates surprise.<\/p><p>His fascination with the aircraft had already been developing, and the family holiday and subsequent response from the airline simply gave that enthusiasm another boost.<\/p><p>The experience has therefore become part of a much larger story about a child discovering a subject that genuinely excites him.<\/p><h3>A conversation about becoming a pilot<\/h3><p>As his interest in aviation grows, Mark has also begun explaining to his son what would be required to turn a fascination with aircraft into a career.<\/p><p>One of the subjects they discussed was education.<\/p><p>Mark told his son that becoming a pilot would require him to develop strong skills in areas such as mathematics and physics. Rather than being discouraged by the prospect of having to work hard at these subjects, the youngster remained determined.<\/p><p>For the child, the possibility of eventually sitting in the cockpit appears to outweigh the challenges involved in reaching that goal.<\/p><p>At seven years old, his career ambitions are naturally still at an early stage. Children often change their ideas about what they want to become as they grow older. Nevertheless, his parents have seen enough enthusiasm to recognise that aviation currently occupies a special place in his imagination.<\/p><p>His father\u2019s comments suggest that the boy is already beginning to connect his enjoyment of aircraft with the practical requirements of working in the industry.<\/p><p>Understanding that becoming a pilot involves more than simply enjoying airplanes is an important part of that process.<\/p><p>The child now knows that subjects such as mathematics and physics can play an important role in pursuing his ambition. Yet, according to his father, that information has not diminished his enthusiasm.<\/p><h3>Dreaming of the A380\u2019s upper deck<\/h3><p>One particular ambition has become especially clear: the youngster wants to experience the upper deck of an Airbus A380.<\/p><p>The aircraft\u2019s double-decker configuration is one of the features that makes it so distinctive, and the upper level has clearly captured the boy\u2019s imagination.<\/p><p>For someone who has spent years watching A380s pass overhead, being able to explore the aircraft from the inside would represent a very different experience.<\/p><p>He has already travelled with Emirates and developed a strong connection with the airline. Now, he appears to be dreaming about experiencing more of what the A380 has to offer.<\/p><p>His fascination reflects the way children can become deeply interested in the details of things that adults may take for granted.<\/p><p>To an adult passenger, an aircraft may simply be transportation from one destination to another. To an aviation enthusiast, however, the aircraft itself can be the main attraction.<\/p><p>The A380\u2019s enormous size, two passenger decks and distinctive appearance have made it particularly appealing to the young boy.<\/p><p>His ambition to visit the upper deck is therefore another reflection of the enthusiasm that has developed around the aircraft.<\/p><h3>Dubai becomes part of the dream<\/h3><p>The Emirates experience has also encouraged the family to think about another destination: the United Arab Emirates.<\/p><p>During their journey to the Maldives, the family passed through Dubai, and the city appears to have left a strong impression on the children.<\/p><p>Mark said his sons are keen to return to the UAE and explore more of what the country has to offer.<\/p><p>One of the main attractions for them is the Burj Khalifa, the world-famous skyscraper that dominates Dubai\u2019s skyline.<\/p><p>The children already have a miniature reminder of the landmark at home. The family picked up a model of the Burj Khalifa at the airport, giving them something tangible to remember their journey by.<\/p><p>For the boys, the model has apparently helped keep their interest in Dubai alive.<\/p><p>The Burj Khalifa is not the only attraction on their wish list. The children are also interested in visiting the UAE\u2019s theme parks.<\/p><p>For young travellers, theme parks can offer an entirely different experience from an airport or aircraft, providing entertainment and attractions beyond the aviation interests that initially drew them toward Dubai.<\/p><p>The family is also interested in visiting the Louvre Abu Dhabi, adding a cultural destination to the list of places they would like to explore.<\/p><p>Their wish list therefore covers several aspects of the UAE, from architecture and entertainment to art and culture.<\/p><h3>From a family holiday to future ambitions<\/h3><p>What makes the story particularly memorable is how many different experiences have grown from one family holiday.<\/p><p>The journey began with a seven-year-old asking his parents if they could fly Emirates. His request was motivated by his interest in the airline and the A380 aircraft he had seen flying above his home.<\/p><p>The family then travelled to the Maldives through Dubai, where the boy enjoyed the experience enough to describe the airline as living up to its \u201cFly Better\u201d slogan.<\/p><p>After returning home, he decided to write directly to Emirates President Sir Tim Clark.<\/p><p>That letter resulted in a personal response and two A380 models, one for him and another for his younger brother.<\/p><p>Now, the experience has developed into something more significant: a growing ambition to learn about aviation and perhaps one day become a pilot.<\/p><p>For Mark and his wife, watching their son develop such a strong interest in a particular field is clearly meaningful.<\/p><p>At seven, he has already begun asking questions about the profession, discussing the education required and imagining himself in the cockpit.<\/p><p>The Emirates gift has therefore become more than a keepsake.<\/p><p>It has become part of the child\u2019s developing understanding of aviation and the possibilities associated with it.<\/p><h3>Encouragement can have a lasting effect<\/h3><p>The family\u2019s experience also highlights the potential impact of encouraging children when they show genuine curiosity.<\/p><p>A child\u2019s interests can sometimes begin with something as simple as seeing an aircraft in the sky. Over time, that curiosity can lead to questions, school projects, travel experiences and eventually thoughts about future careers.<\/p><p>In this case, the young boy\u2019s interest has followed that path.<\/p><p>He first became fascinated by aircraft around his home. He then learned more about the A380, chose it as the subject of a school presentation and became interested in Emirates after seeing its advertisements.<\/p><p>The family holiday gave him a chance to experience the airline firsthand.<\/p><p>His decision to write a letter afterward created an unexpected interaction with the airline\u2019s leadership.<\/p><p>The response then provided further encouragement.<\/p><p>For the youngster, the experience may help demonstrate that enthusiasm and curiosity are worth pursuing. He wrote because he had something he wanted to share, and his effort received a thoughtful response.<\/p><p>His father believes that these moments can influence young people in meaningful ways.<\/p><p>A child who feels that adults take his interests seriously may become more confident about pursuing those interests.<\/p><p>In the boy\u2019s case, that confidence appears to be feeding directly into his aviation ambitions.<\/p><h3>A future that is still taking shape<\/h3><p>Of course, the road from a seven-year-old\u2019s dream to an actual career is a long one.<\/p><p>There will be many years of education and development before the boy could realistically consider professional flight training. His interests may also change as he grows older.<\/p><p>But for now, aviation has captured his imagination.<\/p><p>His questions about pilots, first-class travel and the cost of flying show that he is beginning to look beyond the passenger experience and think about the industry itself.<\/p><p>The fact that he was not discouraged when his father explained the importance of mathematics and physics suggests that he is willing to engage with the more demanding aspects of his ambition.<\/p><p>For a young child, that determination is significant.<\/p><p>His dream of seeing the upper deck of an A380 provides an immediate goal, while his interest in becoming a pilot represents a much larger ambition.<\/p><p>Both are connected to the same fascination that began with aircraft flying over his South London home.<\/p><h3>The next destination<\/h3><p>The family\u2019s interest in the UAE adds another chapter to the story.<\/p><p>Having already passed through Dubai during their Maldives trip, the children now want to return and spend more time exploring the region.<\/p><p>The Burj Khalifa is high on their list, while the theme parks and Louvre Abu Dhabi are also attractions they hope to experience.<\/p><p>Their enthusiasm for visiting the UAE is closely connected to the wider experience they have had with Emirates.<\/p><p>The airline introduced the children to Dubai through their journey, while the A380 became a central part of their family story.<\/p><p>For the seven-year-old, another trip could provide an opportunity to deepen his interest in aviation while also experiencing the destination that has become part of his travel memories.<\/p><p>For now, however, the family has something that will keep that excitement alive: two A380 models, a personal letter from the airline\u2019s president and a young boy who is increasingly convinced that the cockpit might be where he wants to be one day.<\/p><p>His ambition may still be in its earliest stages, but the enthusiasm behind it is unmistakable.<\/p><p>What began as an interest in aircraft has gradually become a vision of the future.<\/p><p>And if the youngster continues to approach aviation with the same curiosity he has shown so far, the dream of becoming a pilot could remain an important part of his journey for years to come.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A heartfelt letter from a seven-year-old to Emirates chief Tim Clark unexpectedly leads to a memorable gesture, as the airline surprises the young writer and his family with a special gift.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":47920,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pmpro_default_level":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"post_template":[],"top_category":[],"class_list":["post-47919","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uae","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47919","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47919"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47919\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47925,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47919\/revisions\/47925"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47920"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47919"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47919"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47919"},{"taxonomy":"post_template","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_template?post=47919"},{"taxonomy":"top_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/top_category?post=47919"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}