Emirates Receives New Generation Planes

Emirates Airline has welcomed deliveries of a brand new generation of Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

As of November 15, Emirates is now welcoming deliveries of the newest aircraft in its fleet: the new generation of Airbus and Boeing planes: Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER.

“These new aircraft reflect Emirates’ continued investment and commitment to flying a modern, environmentally–friendly fleet and providing its customers with a superior level of comfort and safety,” the airline said in a statement.

The new aircraft come with new perks. The A380 will have an updated seat configuration, a redesigned business class cabin with higher ceilings and larger overhead bins concentrated in the center aisles in addition to the already-present lounge and first class shower spa. This plane will be used to fly more ultra long-haul routes. Emirates is expected to receive 58 total A380s.

“The A380 is the sweetest thing for us. It is our one unique selling point; this is a marketing advantage,” Emirates president Tim Clark told ATW.

For the 777-300ERs, new features include fully reclinable business class seats, in-seat minibars, larger entertainment screens, a new seat configuration, remodeled lavatories, and improved fuel efficiency. The airline has an order for 27 777-300ER planes.

Now, Emirates’ entire fleet of aircraft is either Boeing 777s or Airbus A380s. That means upgrades to on-board entertainment, too. Customers will have full control of 100 percent on-demand video from up to 2,600 channels. The airline has 108 planes that offer live television as well, and 85 percent of the fleet offers on-board wi-fi.

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