Emirates Takes Delivery of Two More Airbus A380s and One Boeing 777
Emirates Airbus A380
Emirates Airline has taken delivery of two more Airbus A380 Superjumbo jets and one Boeing 777. This brings Emirates total of A380s at 25 planes.
Emirates delivery of the 777 brings the total of that jet to 78.
ArabianBusiness.com reports:
‘Adel al Redha, Emirates executive vice-president of Engineering and Operations, said: “Our A380s are specifically deployed on high density routes where extra capacity is needed and have been well-received by passengers.
“Both the aircraft types exemplify our commitment to operating a modern fleet for the benefit of our passengers.”
With 25 A380 aircraft now in its fleet, Emirates said the number will grow to 31 by the end of 2012.’
“We are extremely proud to be handing over to Emirates their 25th A380,” said John Leahy, Airbus chief operating officer, Customers. “Operating at some of the world’s busiest airports, Emirates A380s are proving day in, day out not just how good the aircraft is at reducing congestion but also how quiet and environmentally friendly it is.”
Emirates’ fleet of A380s currently serve Amsterdam, Auckland, Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, London Heathrow, Manchester, Munich, New York JFK, Paris, Rome, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto.
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Category: Airnation
While waiting for my flight in the Bangkok airport recently, I had my first look at a A380 taxiing by. It was an Emirates plane and I was thoroughly disappointed, at least with its appearance.
While the plane is undoubdtedly luxurious on the inside, it’s livery appeared no more impressive than that of a 40 year old refrigerated freight car. Until I realized what it was, I thought it was some kind of a flying freighter/boxcar. While I realize paint, or lack thereof, normally does not affect the performance or the aircraft, it would seem that with the cost of the plane, they could have come up with something that looked great too!
Hi Chuck , you may be right at first sight. I thought much of the same as you do, meanwhile I really like it . To me this is the mother of all airliners! I am flying with this type regularly and I love it! It is a great airframe, super silent, spacious and very calm in flight. Even some looks are great: from up front and when the aircraft is banking in turns, just magnificent!
I am quite sure that Airbus will dominate the market and be successful with this airframe for many years to come! Try it!
Emirates might just go bust at the rate they are buying planes!