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Emirates...record delivery

Emirates receives four aircraft deliveries in one day

DUBAI, September 3, 2015

Dubai-based Emirates has celebrated the arrival of four new aircraft in one day, affirming its commitment to flying a modern, efficient and comfortable fleet.

The delivery included two Boeing 777-300ERs, one Boeing 777 Freighter and one A380 aircraft.

The new A380 aircraft delivered this week brings the total number of the double-decked carrier to 66. The additional three Boeing aircraft marks the 150th Emirates Boeing 777 delivery milestone, and takes the current 777 fleet size to 147.

Being the largest operator of both the B777 and the A380, Emirates received its first Boeing 777 in 1996, and has since retired three older 777 aircraft from service.

Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airline, said: "The Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 are two of the most advanced, efficient, and spacious commercial aircraft in the skies today. They are the mainstay of the Emirates fleet, giving us versatility in our route planning, and also the ability to offer our customers the latest features and comforts on-board.”

The four new aircraft are valued at $1.5 billion and underwent pre-service maintenance checks before being put into regular service.

The maiden flights for the two Boeing 777-300ERs took passengers from Dubai to Kuwait and Mumbai, while the first flight for the new A380 took off from Dubai to Dusseldorf, Germany.

The Boeing 777 freighter was scheduled to fly directly from the Seattle area, where it was manufactured, to Hong Kong to pick up 103,000 kg of cargo.

Emirates has received a total of 14 new aircraft so far in 2015, which include eight A380s, four Boeing 777-300ERs and one Boeing 777 Freighter. – TradeArabia News Service




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