Islamabad, Nov 27: Emirates Showcases Its First A350 Aircraft in Official Unveiling. At a special event presentation in Dubai, Emirates formally introduced the first Airbus A350-900 to enter its fleet. VIP guests, aerospace partners, government officials and dignitaries, members of the media, and aviation enthusiasts attended the event, which was hosted by Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy. Visitors had the opportunity to explore the aircraft’s interior, which featured the newest innovations and next-generation products.
With 32 next-generation Business Class lie-flat seats, 21 Premium Economy seats, and 259 generously pitched Economy Class seats, the Emirates A350 can carry 312 passengers in three roomy cabin classes. The newest onboard merchandise reflects the airline’s dedication to providing a first-rate customer experience while maximizing operational efficiency. The first new aircraft type to join Emirates’ fleet since 2008 is the A350.
His Majesty “Today is an exciting milestone for Emirates as we showcase our first A350 and usher in a new era for our fleet and network growth,” stated Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group. By adding range, efficiency, and flexibility to our network, this aircraft paves the way for Emirates to expand further, meeting customer demand in new markets and opening up new opportunities in the locations we serve.
Our modernized interiors and seating arrangements on board will enable us to provide passengers in every cabin class with a more luxurious and comfortable experience. The 65 Emirates A350s that will join our fleet in the upcoming years are part of the airline’s larger ambitions to promote Dubai’s D33 Strategy, which will increase the city’s reach and connectivity and turn it into a major hub in the global economy under the direction of our visionary leadership.
We anticipate that the A350, which will usher in a new era for Airbus, will play a crucial role in Emirates’ fleet and help the airline achieve its goals of sustainability and ongoing expansion.
The cooperative effort between Emirates, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce is an example of what can be accomplished when we share a dedication to quality and establish a long-term collaboration that strengthens us all, stated Omar Ali Adib, SVP Customer Middle East and Africa for Rolls Royce. We are dedicated to continue to develop and get better in the years to come with our £1 billion investment in durability throughout our Trent engine family.
The cooperative effort between Emirates, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce is an example of what can be accomplished when we share a dedication to quality and establish a long-term collaboration that strengthens us all, stated Omar Ali Adib, SVP Customer Middle East and Africa for Rolls-Royce. We are dedicated to continue to develop and get better in the years to come with our £1 billion investment in durability throughout our Trent engine family.
Emirates flies two more aircraft types to 140 locations worldwide in addition to its recently arrived A350: the legendary “double decker” Airbus A380 and the widebody Boeing 777. With the arrival of the A350, Emirates will be able to reach new locations throughout the world, even mid-sized airports that aren’t equipped to handle larger planes.
On January 3, 2025, the airline intends to operate its first scheduled commercial A350 flight to Edinburgh. In addition to new travel options that are up to 15 hours from Dubai to be announced in 2025 customers can anticipate experiencing the Emirates A350 in the upcoming months at existing GCC locations like Bahrain, Muscat and Kuwait, Lyon and Bologna in Europe, and Colombo, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad in West Asia.
