Emirates takes delivery of its first A350
Emirates marks a vital fleet milestone today, 25 November 2024, with the delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft. A6-EXA is the first of 65 A350 aircraft to be delivered to the airline over the next few years.
The delivery also marks the first new aircraft type to join the Emirates fleet since 2008. Presently, Emirates' fleet consists of two types of aircraft: Airbus A380 and Boeing B777.
This morning, Emirates officially handed over the aircraft, which will soon embark on its ferry flight from Toulouse to Dubai.
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Once the Emirates A350 lands in Dubai, the aircraft will receive its finishing touches at Emirates Engineering before being officially unveiled at a special event later this week.
The delivery flight for the newest member of the Emirates fleet was powered by a blend of jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The aircraft will officially enter commercial service in January when it makes its debut flight to Edinburgh, its first destination, followed by eight other destinations across the Middle East, West Asia, and Europe.
