NEWSApr 27, 2026Emirates Activates Starlink Satellite Internet on the Landmark A380 SuperjumboEmirates has achieved a world first in commercial aviation by completing the installation of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet system aboard an Airbus A380 superjumbo, making it the first airline to operate the technology on the iconic double-decker aircraft.Read More →
NEWSApr 23, 2026Lufthansa's Refitted A380 Just Landed in Los Angeles With New Business ClassAfter nearly twelve weeks on the ground in Dresden and two days of final preparations in Munich, Lufthansa's first retrofitted Airbus A380 superjumbo carried its first revenue passengers departing Munich Airport as flight LH452 bound for Los Angeles International Airport. Read More →
ROUTESApr 21, 2026Emirates Is Operating Flights So Long They Last Almost a Full DayDubai sits almost exactly at the centre of a map stretching from New Zealand to Mexico, and Emirates has built its entire commercial philosophy around that geographical reality. Read More →
STORIESMar 05, 2026Emirates Prepares to Launch High Tech 569 Seat Airbus A380 Next MonthAviation history will take a significant turn on April 14, 2026, as Emirates officially launches its newly retrofitted, three-class Airbus A380, signaling the final descent for the world's highest-capacity commercial passenger configuration. Read More →
NEWSMar 04, 2026British Airways Accidentally Leaks New A380 Seat Map, World's Largest Business Class CabinBritish Airways (BA) has hinted at a fleet-wide refurbishment of its Airbus A380 aircraft. The details of the new layout were briefly made public via a seat map on the airline’s official website before being retracted.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 01, 2025Fuel, Faith, and Four Engines: How Emirates Makes the A380 WorkThe world's largest passenger airplane — the Airbus A380 Superjumbo — was initially developed to revolutionize intercontinental travel by transporting high volumes of passengers over long distances. However, 20 years later, the A380 has not been the financial success that Airbus hoped it would be.Read More →
NEWSAug 17, 2024Which Emirates First Class is the Best: The Boeing 777 or Airbus A380?Emirates First Class.Read More →
STORIESJun 21, 2024From Airline Newbie to Emirates President: Sir Tim Clark and How to Become an Airline CEOSir Timothy Charles Clark KBE FRAeS is a British business executive and the President of Dubai based Airline Emirates since January 2003. He was also the Managing Director of SriLankan Airlines until 2008.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 13, 2024The Top 5 Fastest Commercial Airliners Ever BuiltMajority of commercial aircraft all fly at similar speed ranges. However, there are few models to fly slightly faster than others. It’s worth noting that, besides the top 2 on this list, the speed difference between most aircraft is small and doesn’t typically affect flying times all that much.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 01, 2024How Emirates Makes the A380 WorkThe Airbus A380 has not been the financial success that Airbus hoped it would be. Many airlines have retired their A380s and others consistently consider doing so. However, Emirates is the clear exception in this case, so how does Emirates make the A380 work to its benefit?Read More →
