Tue, Jan 19, 2010
Milestone Aircraft Is An A380
Emirates Airline and Airbus have marked a major achievement, by
celebrating the hand-over of the 6,000th aircraft in the airframe
manufacturer's 40 year history. The aircraft, an A380, was handed
over to Emirates Airline in a ceremony in Hamburg, Airbus announced
Monday. The aircraft is Emirates' eighth A380.
Accepting delivery of the new aircraft, Adel Al Redha, Executive
Vice President, Emirates' Engineering and Operations, said: "The
A380 represents the future of air travel and our strength and
determination to drive forward, alongside Airbus, to meet our
ambitious expansion plans and traffic demand. If a powerful
demonstration of the resilience of the aviation industry was
required, today has provided that. All who have flown the A380 will
realize that this is a very special aircraft, embracing the latest
in passenger comfort, technology and environmental
credentials."
"Today's delivery is our 25th A380 so far, and more
importantly, the 6,000th Airbus produced in our 40 year history. It
is particularly significant that it is both an A380 and for
Emirates, as they were involved in its development from early on.
We are proud to have the words' Airbus 6,000th Aircraft' inscribed
alongside the Emirates livery," said Tom Enders, Airbus CEO.
With a total order for 58 aircraft, Emirates is the single
largest customer for the A380. Established in 1985, Emirates became
an Airbus operator from the outset. Today, Emirates' Airbus fleet
has grown to 55 aircraft with a further 121 on order.
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