A380 fleet profile: Emirates prepares for 615 seat configuration. SIA will dispose of early models

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The phrase "jumbo jet" has been in use for decades but takes on new meaning in Dec-2015 with the planned entry into service of Emirates' two class A380 seating 615 passengers – the most yet of any aircraft. The version will have 18% more seats than Emirates' largest A380 and will be the first time an A380 does not have first class. Emirates is removing that cabin (with its onboard showers) as well as some business class seats to make room for more economy seats. The aircraft is initially to be deployed to Copenhagen and Bangkok, destinations with high leisure but limited premium demand.

Emirates plans to take an initial 15 of these aircraft. Already its 73 A380s on order account for 64% of the type's backlog. Half of the in-service fleet is held by Emirates and Singapore Airlines. As the first operator and with shorter leases, SIA is planning the future for its first batch of A380s. SIA does not intend to renew the leases of these aircraft since they are some of the first and do not incorporate later production chain efficiencies.

More: http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/a380-fleet-profile-emirates-prepares-for-615-seat-configuration-sia-will-dispose-of-early-models-249033

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Their weak link is the DXB airport.

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Their weak link is the DXB airport.

 

Next in their mind, Emirates Airport

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EK's chairman now is also the chairman for Dubai Airports and the President of the country's DCAA. Anything aviation is under his purview. Less red tapes when you need to do mammoth expansion like EK