Emirates Will Keep A380 Jumbo Flying Until End of Next Decade
Emirates plans to keep its giant fleet of Airbus SE A380 double-deckers in operation until the end of next decade, as the world's largest international airline seeks to extend the lifespan of an aircraft that helped lay the foundation for its dominance on global routes.
The Dubai-based carrier will introduce one more upgrade to the aircraft's first-class cabins before retiring the planes at the end of next decade, Emirates President Tim Clark told journalists at an aviation gathering in New Delhi on Sunday.
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