Emirates receives last A380

Thursday, 16 December 2021 19:29

By ARN Staff Report

Emirates Airline's taken delivery of the last Airbus A380, marking the end of an era for the European Aviation group.

Emirates, the largest user of the superjumbo in the world, said in a statement that it had received the 123rd A380 in its fleet.

Airbus announced it was halting production of the aircraft in 2019.

251 have been built during its lifetime, the first being rolled out in 2000.

Say hello to the newest member of the family! Our 123rd A380, the final to be delivered by @Airbus, is on the way to its new home in Dubai. https://t.co/nF1D9pbozx pic.twitter.com/aSUzY17kah
— Emirates (@emirates) December 16, 2021

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