Nov 16, 2012, 2:07 am
Last edit by: murtaza12
Full EK Fleet details link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...jaJsL6h_SKCB04 (with thanks to murtaza12)
Current fleet numbers:
A380 - 119 total
- 28 equipped with Premium Economy. Retrofit to other frames in progress.
- Typically, between 85 and 90 aircraft are in service at any given time.
- Premium Economy retrofit programme expected to start in Q2-Q3 2024.
- 9 aircraft in service. 1 stored at DWC due to lease/ownership issue.
A380 Retirements (2024):
None
B77W Retirements (2024):
None
The Emirates Fleet Guide
Oct 28, 2018, 9:09 am
#391
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: Emirates Skywards Gold
Posts: 108
Yeah that 1000th 777 special livery is one of the best.
Oct 28, 2018, 4:49 pm
#392
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: Emirates Skywards Gold
Posts: 108
A6-EOQ now becomes the second A380 to have the blue livery of EXPO 2020
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9102582
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9102582
Last edited by WilliamSudarpo; Oct 28, 2018 at 11:00 pm
Oct 29, 2018, 11:18 pm
#394
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: AS MVP, EK Silver, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 921
Oct 30, 2018, 11:27 am
#396
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
Oct 30, 2018, 12:58 pm
#397
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,613
Oct 30, 2018, 3:34 pm
#398
Moderator: Emirates Skywards and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: 12R/30L
Programs: EK Gold|EY Gold|Bonvoy Ambassador| IHG Plat|HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,818
Oct 31, 2018, 3:53 am
#399
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: In transit
Programs: AF/KL BA GF EK EY LH QR
Posts: 587
Nov 2, 2018, 2:24 am
#400
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: AS MVP, EK Silver, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 921
HiFly? Delta likes used frames too...
I am not sure I fully understand EK needing the A380 line to be open - so they get new frames, but what about the ones they need to retire? Does having the line open simply anchor the price for the secondary market?
I am not sure I fully understand EK needing the A380 line to be open - so they get new frames, but what about the ones they need to retire? Does having the line open simply anchor the price for the secondary market?
Nov 2, 2018, 2:31 am
#401
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
That, but also availability of spare parts and maintaining the tooling for them. If there's no need for new A380s Airbus will eventually change the tooling and utilise the space for other more in-demand models. To continue producing parts for the A380 will become too expensive eventually. Especially large parts like doors, gears, hydraulics, if an A380 gets hit by a catering truck the door might need replacing. Who's going to manufacture that door and at what price?
Nov 2, 2018, 8:13 am
#402
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: Emirates Skywards Gold
Posts: 108
During this week, the success for the A380 to arrive in Osaka and Hamburg for their first regular service. Also, changed includes the 777 with New First Class seen in HAM and HND this week as well.
Nov 3, 2018, 1:08 am
#403
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ISB
Posts: 747
A6-EBV (withdrawn B777-300ER) is registered as VQ-BZA for Azur Air, but no evidence on whether it's left DXB yet or not.
Meanwhile, A6-EMV (B777-300) is seen on the ground at DWC, perhaps preparing for a flight out to XMN for maintenance and cabin fitting.
Meanwhile, A6-EMV (B777-300) is seen on the ground at DWC, perhaps preparing for a flight out to XMN for maintenance and cabin fitting.
Nov 5, 2018, 12:38 am
#405
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: Emirates Skywards Gold
Posts: 108
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/a6-eop