16-Hour Nonstop Flights: Emirates' 11 New Ultra-Long Boeing 777-200LR Routes Revealed
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Boeing Scrapped An Unused 777X Rather Than Pay The Huge Rework Costs
It was revealed recently that Boeing had quietly scrapped one of its earliest-built Boeing 777-9 airframes, dismantling a jet that had sat unflown at its Everett facility since 2019. Partially wearing the colors of Emirates, the widebody was intended to join the Middle Eastern carrier, but was instead taken apart due to a lack of economic viability.
United Airlines Reportedly Eyeing up to 20 Early-Build Boeing 777-9 Jets
United Airlines is reportedly in discussions to acquire up to 20 early-built Boeing 777-9 aircraft, following Emirates' refusal to accept its initial delivery batch of early production airframes.
AviationSource News•Len Varley26 Jul
Sources: United Airlines May Scoop Up The Early Boeing 777Xs Rejected By Emirates
United Airlines eyes bargain opportunity as Emirates rejects early Noeing 777X frames.
These Airlines Operate Planes With The World's Quietest Widebody Cabin
Emirates, British Airways, and Singapore all operate the widebody offering by far the quietest flight possible
Why Emirates Is One Of The Only Airlines That Can Profitably Operate An A380 On A Route Where Every Other Carrier Uses A Narrowbody
Emirates is a clear anomaly in the airline world, not bringing in highly efficient narrowbodies to serve shorter routes. Instead, it uses the A380.
EMIRATES ADDS LIKE NASTYA TO ITS AWARD-WINNING ICE INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Like Nastya, one of the world’s most watched children’s entertainment brands, today announced a launch of Like Nastya content on Emirates’ award-winning ice inflight entertainment system. Available now across Emirates’ global fleet, the specially curated one-hour compilation features some of Like Nastya’s most popular episodes and is designed to entertain young travellers and families throughout their journey.
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Emirates rejects first 10 Boeing 777X aircraft over outdated design
Emirates has rejected the first 10 Boeing 777X aircraft from its order of 270 jets, with airline president Sir Tim Clark saying they are too outdated to justify the extensive modifications needed to meet the latest design standards. Speaking at the Farnborough International Airshow, Clark said the aircraft, originally built in 2019 and ordered at […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jul
Emirates Only Flies Its Enclosed First Class Suites On 9 Of 250+ Aircraft: Here's Why
Emirates' Game Changer First Class offers unrivaled privacy, discover the fleet strategy and economics behind that.
Emirates Rebuilds to 92% Capacity, Even as the Iran War Grinds On
Emirates has rebuilt faster than initially forecast, and faster than the war itself has resolved. Sir Tim Clark's well-worn crisis-management playbook is being tested in real time — and it's holding so far.
Skift Airlines•Gordon Smith22 Jul
Emirates introduces U-Dream headrests in Economy
This game-changing new seat addition enables Economy Class customers to experience a whole new level of support and comfort inflight. Backed by a significant investment, installation is already underway across...
Emirates Refuses 10 Pre-Built Boeing 777Xs Over Rework Costs
Despite being the largest customer for the type, Emirates has confirmed that it does not plan to take delivery of the oldest Boeing 777X jets that have already been built. This was confirmed at the Farnborough International Airshow by Tim Clark, President at Emirates. The reason? Well, it’s because these aircraft are already around eight years old, and thus no longer “up to spec.”
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Emirates unveils U-Dream headrest for Economy Class passengers
Emirates has introduced what it says is the world’s first multi-way adjustable Economy Class headrest, designed to give passengers greater neck and head support during long-haul flights. Named the U-Dream Headrest, the new feature is already being installed across the airline’s fleet and will eventually be available on all Emirates A350 aircraft, most Airbus A380s, […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis21 JulAI
Tim Clark Pushing OEMs to Innovate More
Emirates President Sir Tim Clark, again, is pushing aircraft manufacturers to innovate more and come up with new designs more
Air Insight•Richard Schuurman21 JulAB
Custom neck pillow introduced for Safran Z400 on Emirates
Custom neck pillow introduced for Safran Z400 seats on Emirates…
Aviation Business News•Greg Whitaker21 Jul
Emirates Rejects First Boeing 777Xs: “Turn Them Into Baked Bean Cans”
There’s no airline more reliant on the Boeing 777X than Emirates, as the airline has 270 of these planes on order, and is counting on them for its fleet renewal, to eventually replace the Airbus A380. The issue, of course, is how much this plane has been delayed, as it was initially supposed to be delivered as of 2020, and now we’re looking at 2027 at the earliest.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig21 Jul
Emirates’ Sir Tim Clark on Retirement: ‘It’s Not Time’
Clark insists Emirates is ready for life after him, but his decision to stay on keeps one of aviation’s longest-running succession stories alive.
Skift Airlines•Gordon Smith21 Jul
Emirates Refuses 10 Pre-Built Boeing 777Xs Over Rework Costs
Some of the aircraft in question are already eight years old.
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Emirates CEO Emphatically Rejects Early 777-9s
In a report in the Telegraph (UK), Emirates’ outspoken CEO Tim Clark didn’t mince words about taking delivery of several
Air Insight•Ernest Arvai21 Jul