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Emirates names Zurich as next A380 destination

service to start in January 2014

Emirates names Zurich as next A380 destination

By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Correspondent, Africa

(eTN) – Dubai airline, Emirates, has just named Zurich as their next Airbus A380 destination, making the prospect of traveling to Switzerland’s banking city even more attractive.

Emirates one-off A380 visit to Mauritius precursor to regular flights?

Airline president wants to see regular flights between Dubai and Mauritius

Emirates one-off A380 visit to Mauritius precursor to regular flights?

By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda

(eTN) - The Mauritius tourism industry may well have reasons to smile, after Emirates President Tim Clark indicated on the sidelines of the world’s largest tourism trade show, the ITB in Berlin, ...

Thai Airways takes delivery of its first A380

Thai becomes ninth operator of Airbus A380

Thai Airways takes delivery of its first A380

Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its first A380, becoming the ninth airline to operate the world’s largest and most eco-efficient airliner.

First THAI A380 rolls out of paint shop

painting and cabin installation work complete

First THAI A380 rolls out of paint shop

The first A380 for Thai Airways International (THAI) was rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg over the weekend, bearing the airline’s distinctive livery.

A380 added to Malaysia Airlines fleet

A380

A380 added to Malaysia Airlines fleet

By Nelson Alcantara, eTN editor-in-chief

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has officially added the A380 to its fleet.

A380 will be flagship aircraft of Malaysia Airlines

Aircraft receive refreshed look and feel

A380 will be flagship aircraft of Malaysia Airlines

SUBANG, Indonesia - Malaysia Airlines today revealed the design and specifications of its first new flagship aircraft, the Airbus A380-800, that is on track for entry into service from July 1, ...

A380 flights from New York to Asia start tomorrow

A380 flights to Asia from New York

A380 flights from New York to Asia start tomorrow

NEW YORK - JFK travelers are in for a treat when a new age of air service starts tomorrow: the first A380 flights to Asia from New York.

Does Emirates have plans to bring the A380 to Kenya?

Strong and rising demand

Does Emirates have plans to bring the A380 to Kenya?

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

(eTN) - "Kenya is our third biggest market in Africa after South Africa and Nigeria," was the statement made earlier in the week, when Emirates’ Nairobi office launched the airline’s premium ...

Entebbe International cleared as an A380 emergency landing airport

Cleared By Emirates Panel

Entebbe International cleared as an A380 emergency landing airport

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

(eTN) - The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) over the weekend released information that the airport was cleared by an inspection panel of Emirates, Dubai’s award-winning airline, to serve as an ...

A380 superjumbo damaged, grounded at Le Bourguet

Paris Air Show

A380 superjumbo damaged, grounded at Le Bourguet

Airbus' appearance at the Paris Air Show has been blighted by misfortune, with two key planes damaged.

Emirates A380 use on Shanghai route excites travelers

East Africa Travelers Thrilled

Emirates A380 use on Shanghai route excites travelers

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

(eTN) - Yesterday saw the first of now daily flights by Emirates from Dubai to Shanghai, using the sky giant A380 aircraft.

THAI pilots receive A380 training in France

Theoretical Study And Simulator Training

THAI pilots receive A380 training in France

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) sent pilots to receive training in Toulouse, France, for a period of 5 weeks in preparation to operate Airbus A380 aircraft that will enter ...

May will start Lufthansa A380 service to San Francisco

Flight Schedule Expansion

May will start Lufthansa A380 service to San Francisco

The list of A380 destinations in the Lufthansa schedule will soon be extended.

WTM chairman cornered at WTM

World Travel Market

WTM chairman cornered at WTM

By Nelson Alcantara

LONDON (eTN) - Fiona Jeffery has held the position as the chairman of Reed Exhibitions' World Travel Market (WTM) for the past few years.

Emirates to use A380 for Dubai to Hong Kong flights

Delivery Of 12th A380 Taken

Emirates to use A380 for Dubai to Hong Kong flights

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

UGANDA (eTN) - A source at the Kampala office of Emirates has confirmed to this correspondent that the airline will effective October 1 of this year begin to use the giant A380 aircraft on their ...

Emirates A380 lands in Milan sporting the AC Milan football team shirt

Debut On Maiden Dubai-Milan Flight

Emirates A380 lands in Milan sporting the AC Milan football team shirt

By Mario Masciullo, eTN

(eTN) - For the first official presentation of the Rossoneri (the color of AC Milan 2010-2011 football team - the most successful club in the world) Adidas and Emirates have organized a truly ...

Malaysian Air may terminate its A380 order

Malaysian Air

Malaysian Air may terminate its A380 order

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Airline System Bhd.

Airbus A380 is a hit with travelers

Cruise Ship In The Sky

Airbus A380 is a hit with travelers

By Scott McCartney

Before they ever leave New York's Kennedy Airport for Paris, tourists pose to take pictures in front of it, as though it were the Eiffel Tower or the Statue of Liberty.

Emirates order is a major boost for Airbus A380

Airline Industry

Emirates order is a major boost for Airbus A380

By W.J. Hennigan

The Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger jet, got a major boost when Emirates airline ordered 32 of the double-decked aircraft, raising prospects for a plane that some critics had derided as ...

Emirates to go twice daily with A380 from Dubai to Big Apple

Making East Africa travel to US more comfortable

Emirates to go twice daily with A380 from Dubai to Big Apple

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

The local

Lufthansa to use A380 to Johannesburg

Southern African News

Lufthansa to use A380 to Johannesburg

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

Information was received from a regular contact in South Africa that the local

Analysts: A380 best regarded as $25 billion write-off and an act of industrial irresponsibility

Airbus A380 - wrong plane, wrong time, wrong place?

Analysts: A380 best regarded as $25 billion write-off and an act of industrial irresponsibility

By Andrea Rothman

Five years after its first test flight, the Airbus SAS A380 superjumbo remains more than 200 units short of making the program profitable.

Emirates to add Manchester to their A380 destinations

Intent On Using The Giant Aircraft

Emirates to add Manchester to their A380 destinations

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

A regular source from the

Emirates to go double daily with A380 to London

Beginning In July

Emirates to go double daily with A380 to London

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

The usual source within the Emirates Kampala office has tipped off this correspondent to the addition of a second daily A380 flight between Dubai and London, effective at the beginning of July ...

Emirates announces next A380 destination

Uganda To Beijing

Emirates announces next A380 destination

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

A regular source within Emirates in Uganda has drawn this correspondent’s attention to the fact that with the delivery of more A380 aircraft, the airline will be adding Beijing from the ...

A380 makes maiden commercial flight to Africa

Paris To Johannesburg

A380 makes maiden commercial flight to Africa

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

Air France (AF) last week commenced the use of the A380 between Paris and Johannesburg, the first airline to fly the giant aircraft commercially to Africa on scheduled services.

A380 successfully makes first flight to Korea

Airbus A380 First Flight

A380 successfully makes first flight to Korea

By eTN Staff Writer

Emirates, the award-winning international airline, celebrated the A380’s first flight to North East Asia with its arrival at Incheon International Airport in Seoul last week.

Emirates A380 orders delayed

Emirates Airline

Emirates A380 orders delayed

By STEFANIA BIANCHI

DUBAI - Emirates Airline Wednesday said some of its double-decker Airbus A380 planes for delivery in 2010 will be delayed and that it may take over aircraft orders from rival carriers.

Singapore Airlines A380 returns to Paris after engine failure

Singapore Airlines Flight SQ333

Singapore Airlines A380 returns to Paris after engine failure

A Singapore Airlines Ltd.

A380 experience: Do we have to land?

Airbus A380

A380 experience: Do we have to land?

By Juergen Thomas Steinmetz, eTN publisher

As a very frequent traveler, I don’t experience much excitement about flying anymore.

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