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Business Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
Emirates will keep A380 jumbo flying until end of next Decade
[DUBAI] 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 (Jun 1). Emirates is already pouring billions into a refresh of its fleet of A380s as it seeks to extend the jumbo jets' lifespan. Airbus announced early in 2019 that it would cease making the plane because of slim orders, with only Emirates buying the giant plane in large quantities, with a fleet of more than 100 units. Many other carriers have retired their fleets, and switched to smaller variants like the Airbus A350-1000 or the Boeing Co 777. Clark is pushing the lifespan of the planes because Emirates lacks an obvious replacement at this stage. The airline hasn't ordered the A350-1000 because Clark has been openly critical of the durability of the aircraft's engines, made by Rolls-Royce Holdings. And the Boeing 777X model won't arrive before sometime next year, he said. Boeing is providing 'clearer messages' on its delivery programme for the 777X, the next iteration of its popular widebody aircraft, Clark said, with an entry into service in global fleets possibly toward the fall of next year. The refreshed A380s come with a four-class layout consisting of first, business, premium economy and economy class. Emirates equipped its original first class with extras like enclosed cabins and even showers, while business-class passengers can mingle at a communal bar on the upper deck. While the A380 is a hit with the flying public because of its imposing size and often luxurious layout, airlines struggled to make it operationally viable given the high fuel costs and complexity to operate a plane of that size on many routes. BLOOMBERG
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Emirates Will Keep A380 Jumbo Flying Until End of Next Decade
(Bloomberg) -- 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. Emirates is already pouring billions into a refresh of its fleet of A380s as it seeks to extend the jumbo jets' lifespan. Airbus announced early in 2019 that it would cease making the plane because of slim orders, with only Emirates buying the giant plane in large quantities, with a fleet of more than 100 units. Many other carriers have retired their fleets, and switched to smaller variants like the Airbus A350-1000 or the Boeing Co. 777. Clark is pushing the lifespan of the planes because Emirates lacks an obvious replacement at this stage. The airline hasn't ordered the A350-1000 because Clark has been openly critical of the durability of the aircraft's engines, made by Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc. And the Boeing 777X model won't arrive before sometime next year, he said. Boeing is providing 'clearer messages' on its delivery program for the 777X, the next iteration of its popular widebody aircraft, Clark said, with an entry into service in global fleets possibly toward the fall of next year. The refreshed A380s come with a four-class layout consisting of first, business, premium economy and economy class. Emirates equipped its original first class with extras like enclosed cabins and even showers, while business-class passengers can mingle at a communal bar on the upper deck. While the A380 is a hit with the flying public because of its imposing size and often luxurious layout, airlines struggled to make it operationally viable given the high fuel costs and complexity to operate a plane of that size on many routes. More stories like this are available on
Economic Times
04-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Etihad wants to fit premium features into its smallest plane
Etihad Airways, known for its luxurious A380 Residence, is bringing premium offerings to its new Airbus A321LR aircraft. This move reflects a broader trend where narrow-body planes like the A321LR and XLR are taking on long-distance routes, prompting airlines to enhance passenger experience with amenities typically found on larger aircraft. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads When Etihad Airways received its first Airbus SE A380 jets a good decade ago, the airline furnished the front of the giant double decker with a veritable luxury playground it called the Residence, a three-room layout featuring a double bed, living area and shower cubicle - all with a personal butler on the Abu Dhabi-based carrier wants to squeeze its premium offering into far more constrained quarters: the narrow confines of an Airbus SE A321 long-range aircraft that joins its fleet in the next few months. While Etihad has dispensed with its Residence servant in tailcoats and white cotton gloves, the airline promises amenities like sliding privacy doors, lie-flat seats, and large screens, all packed into an aircraft no wider than a city ambitious cabin layout highlights how the workhorse aircraft in the industry - the Airbus A320 family and the Boeing Co 737 - are increasingly pushing into spheres that were once the reserve of large planes. The A321LR and its longer-range sibling, the A321XLR, are built for long-distance routes like Europe to India or across the Atlantic, meaning passengers expect amenities they'd typically enjoy when flying on much bigger budget carrier Wizz Air Holdings Plc has chosen to go the no-frills approach with its narrobody long-range jets, other airlines are using the planes to expand premium service on longer routes without needing to fill the more fuel-guzzling and sometimes too-large widebody jets.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Etihad wants to fit premium features into its smallest plane
When Etihad Airways received its first Airbus SE A380 jets a good decade ago, the airline furnished the front of the giant double decker with a veritable luxury playground it called the Residence, a three-room layout featuring a double bed, living area and shower cubicle - all with a personal butler on hand. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India much better equipped to target cross-border terror since Balakot India conducts maiden flight-trials of stratospheric airship platform Pakistan shuts ports for Indian ships after New Delhi bans imports from Islamabad Now, the Abu Dhabi-based carrier wants to squeeze its premium offering into far more constrained quarters: the narrow confines of an Airbus SE A321 long-range aircraft that joins its fleet in the next few months. While Etihad has dispensed with its Residence servant in tailcoats and white cotton gloves, the airline promises amenities like sliding privacy doors, lie-flat seats, and large screens, all packed into an aircraft no wider than a city bus. Etihad's ambitious cabin layout highlights how the workhorse aircraft in the industry - the Airbus A320 family and the Boeing Co 737 - are increasingly pushing into spheres that were once the reserve of large planes. The A321LR and its longer-range sibling, the A321XLR, are built for long-distance routes like Europe to India or across the Atlantic, meaning passengers expect amenities they'd typically enjoy when flying on much bigger aircraft. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kovilancheri: 3BHK Interiors starting at 4.5 Lakhs HomeLane Get Quote Undo While budget carrier Wizz Air Holdings Plc has chosen to go the no-frills approach with its narrobody long-range jets, other airlines are using the planes to expand premium service on longer routes without needing to fill the more fuel-guzzling and sometimes too-large widebody jets.
Gulf News
04-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf News
Etihad is squeezing outsized luxuries into its smallest aircraft
When Etihad Airways received its first Airbus SE A380 jets a good decade ago, the airline furnished the front of the giant double decker with a veritable luxury playground it called the Residence, a three-room layout featuring a double bed, living area and shower cubicle — all with a personal butler on hand. Now the Abu Dhabi-based carrier wants to squeeze its premium offering into far more constrained quarters: the narrow confines of an Airbus SE A321 long-range aircraft that joins its fleet in the next few months. While Etihad has dispensed with its Residence servant in tailcoats and white cotton gloves, the airline promises amenities like sliding privacy doors, lie-flat seats, and large screens, all packed into an aircraft no wider than a city bus. Etihad's ambitious cabin layout highlights how the workhorse aircraft in the industry — the Airbus A320 family and the Boeing Co. 737 — are increasingly pushing into spheres that were once the reserve of large planes. The A321LR and its longer-range sibling, the A321XLR, are built for long-distance routes like Europe to India or across the Atlantic, meaning passengers expect amenities they'd typically enjoy when flying on much bigger aircraft. While budget carrier Wizz Air Holdings Plc has chosen to go the no-frills approach with its narrobody long-range jets, other airlines are using the planes to expand premium service on longer routes without needing to fill the more fuel-guzzling and sometimes too-large widebody jets. Spanish carrier Iberia and JetBlue Airways Corp. deploy the aircraft on the lucrative transatlantic route and provide business class with lie-flat seats. Etihad is going one step further with its first-class offering, which occupies the first row of the A321LR. Passengers will also have access to a so-called 'land and leave' service to skip the baggage carousel, as well as a limousine drive to the aircraft to bypass the shuttle bus whenever a plane is parked remotely from the departure building.
