A380 in business would be my alternative. I'm likely to book in the next week or so and will probably risk the B777 to STN. Thanks.

It appears A6-EBK was retired from the fleet today, it was flown to TLV as EK2515. As this is an owned Emirates frame (in other words, not a 36NER as other 777's that have gone for cargo conversions for Kalitta have been), I wonder if A6-EBK is one of the 777-300ER's that are going to be used by Emirates SkyCargo?

It sure looks that way. Articles on the subject originally said that EK's freighters would be converted at AUH once the IAI line was up and running there. I would guess that plans have changed and they must be converting some at TLV instead.

On another note, it looks like EXN, EXO, and EXP could be on track for delivery before the end of the year. Hopefully we will see another route announcement soon...

rumors are swirling about the possible order of a350-1000 in next week's Dubai Air Show? Is the Emirates 777X order in danger? I get Tim Clark must be really frustrated and impatient with the 777X program when he finally decides on ordering the aircraft that he has been hesitant to take in the previous years.

Wifi
 

Bloomberg says Starlink will be announced during the Dubai Airshow.

A380 - business class
 

I'm shortly planning to book London to Dubai, Dubai to Osaka, 2 people travelling, business class, for October next year, return. Would prefer Gatwick, but Heathrow OK, Stansted less than ideal. Anything to know about which airports/flights would have the most recent business class, or any other warnings about getting old aircraft/seats please? In fact any advice... Thanks,

For LGW/KIX, the best option is EK16/EK316. EK16 is normally an A380, I have had a quick look at October 2026 and that seems to hold true. I take EK16 in J at least twice a year and it’s always fine. It’s the 3 class version of the A380, so not the ‘refreshed’ business cabin, but the difference is small. Ex LHR, he EK2/EK316 option will have the refreshed J. In my case I would not entertain that, as LGW is within the free CD range whilst LHR is not. Ex STN is a refurbished 77W, so new J (but no bar).

Emirates has orderd 65 more 777-9 on the first day of the Dubai Air Show! What would they ever do to that so many aircraft?!

I’m no expert, but my guess is they’ll fly them to places 😂.

Replace the old B777.

Starlink
 

First aircraft with Starlink wifi is a refurbished Boeing 777 registered as A6-EPF.

A6-EXB Tech Edinburgh
 

EK24 EDI/DXB cancelled on 16th.
A350 A6-EXB went tech ?????
Still on the ground as we speak.
Any idea what the issue was ?

Yes, it could be replaced by the older B777 aircraft. Who knows?!?

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Im hearing it was due to a valve for the APU not closing and as such the APU would have ingested deicing agent during the deicing process.

A total of 60 A380s and 51 B777s will go through their next phase of retrofit starting August 2026.

Some of the additions during this phase include:

• New onboard lounges on the 60 A380s
• New 4K IFE system
• USB-C and wireless charging
• New economy class eats with adjustable 8-way headrests

https://www.emirates.com/media-centr...-enhancements/