Emirates Airline takes delivery of Airbus' 6,000th aircraft
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. The aircraft is Emirates' eighth
A380.
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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By: Tango III - 19th January 2010 at 12:40
Emirates Airline takes delivery of Airbus' 6,000th aircraft
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. The aircraft is Emirates' eighth
A380.
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.
http://www.airbus.com/en/presscentre/pressreleases/pressreleases_items/10_01_18_6000th_delivery.html