Aircraft
Fleet Expansion and MRO Complicate Emirates' Future Plans
Emirates believes most of its A380s will be flying again by next summer.
Emirates plans to take delivery of its 118th and last Airbus A380 by the end of the year. (Photo: Emirates)
Emirates plans to take delivery of its 118th and last Airbus A380 by the end of the year. (Photo: Emirates)

Due to take delivery of its 118th and final Airbus A380 before year’s end, the coronavirus pandemic has focused more attention than ever before on Emirates’ widebody-only strategy. While many competitors who fly much fewer of the widebody units than Emirates have managed to retire the model due to the high associated fuel expenses and maintenance costs, Emirates does not have that option.


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