Emirates has unveiled its first Airbus A350, the first new aircraft type to join the Emirates fleet since 2008.
The A350-900 was inspected by VIP guests, including Sir Tim Clark, Chairman of Emirates Airline, and His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, at Dubai Airport.
One of the notable features of the aircraft is a new generation of antennas that will “significantly improve onboard connectivity.” Emirates says that thanks to this technology, “for the first time in aviation history”, customers will enjoy uninterrupted global Wi-Fi coverage at all destinations, including the North Pole for flights to America.
What’s more, Emirates says, improved wireless access points (WAPs) on board “will mean more customers will be able to connect at the same time with the potential to enjoy up to 10 times the current total bandwidth of average aircraft.”
The cabins are divided into three classes with seating for 312 passengers in 32 “next generation” lie-flat business class seats arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, 21 premium economy class seats and 259 “generously tilted” economy class seats. in a 3-3-3 pattern
The executive class ‘S Lounge Seats’ are inspired by the Mercedes S Class, ‘for an exceptional travel experience’.
Customers installed in them can use wireless charging on the side cocktail table and enjoy state-of-the-art 4K touch screens.
Emirates’ A380 premium Economy has been hailed as a global leader, including by MailOnline Travel, so the news that Emirates’ 65 incoming A350s will feature this class, in a 2-3-2 configuration, will be widely welcomed.
Emirates has unveiled its first Airbus A350, the first new aircraft type to join the Emirates fleet since 2008.
Sir Tim Clark, Chairman of Emirates Airline, shows the new Emirates A350 to His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the UAE
The ‘S Lounge Seats’ of the A350 business class are inspired by the Mercedes S Class, ‘for an exceptional travel experience’
Features include in-seat charging points, a side cocktail table, a 13.3-inch TV screen and “a generously sized pillow and blanket.”
Emirates says of the A350 economy class: “Like the newer Emirates 777 and A380 aircraft, the Emirates A350 economy class seat features new fabric in an elegant and uplifting light blue, with luxurious bronze-coloured armrests that create a very sophisticated appearance.
‘Secondly, Emirates will soon introduce a new six-way adjustable headrest for the A350 economy class, designed with customer comfort in mind and allowing them the option to sleep with full neck support.
“This new headrest, expected in early 2025, will significantly improve the customer experience in economy class and eliminate the need for neck pillows.”
The Emirates A350 has 32 lie-flat business class seats arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration
Customers in business class can use wireless charging on the side cocktail table and enjoy state-of-the-art 4K touch screens.
Emirates’ A380 premium Economy has been hailed as a global leader, including by MailOnline Travel, so the news that Emirates’ 65 incoming A350s will feature this class (above) will be widely welcomed.
Premium economy on the A350 is arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration
Emirates says of the A350 economy class: “(The) seat has a new fabric in an elegant and uplifting light blue, with luxurious bronze armrests creating a very sophisticated look.”
The introduction of the A350 will allow Emirates to expand to new destinations globally, including mid-sized airports not suitable for larger aircraft.
The introduction of the aircraft will allow Emirates to expand to new destinations globally, including mid-sized airports not suitable for larger aircraft.
The airline highlighted in a statement that the first scheduled commercial flight of the A350 will be to Edinburgh on January 3, 2025.
The aircraft will also serve Bahrain, Muscat, Kuwait, Lyon, Bologna, Colombo, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
The aircraft will be delivered in two versions: one for regional routes and another for ultra-long-haul routes.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline & Group, said at the inauguration: “Today is an exciting milestone for Emirates as we launch our first A350 and usher in a new era for our fleet and network growth.
“This aircraft lays the foundation for Emirates to spread its wings even further by delivering greater range, efficiency and flexibility to our network, allowing us to meet customer demand in new markets and unlock new opportunities in the cities we serve. “.
The A350 will be delivered in two versions: one for regional routes and another for ultra-long-haul routes. Above is the A350 economy class.