Emirates has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft on November 25. The A6-EXA is the first of 65 A350s to join the airline’s fleet over the coming years, and marks the first new aircraft type to be added to Emirates’ fleet since 2008.
The aircraft was handed over to Emirates which then embarked on its ferry flight from Toulouse to Dubai on the same day. Upon landing 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.
The aircraft will enter commercial service on January 3, 2025 when it makes its debut flight to its first destination, Edinburgh.
The Emirates A350 will be rolled out to eight other destinations including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kuwait, Bahrain, Colombo, Lyon, Muscat and Bologna, with more destinations to follow.
