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Emirates Airline Returns to Paris Airshow After More Than a Decade's Absence

Emirates resurfaces at the Paris Airshow after 15 years, showcasing its cutting-edge Airbus A350 and innovative cabin experience during the 55th edition, which stretches until June 19th.

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Emirates Airlines Resumes Attendance at Paris Airshow Following a 15-Year Absence
Emirates Airlines Resumes Attendance at Paris Airshow Following a 15-Year Absence

Emirates Airline Returns to Paris Airshow After More Than a Decade's Absence

"Hell yeah, let's check out Emirates' fresh as hell return to the Paris Airshow!"

Emirates is back with a bang at the Paris Airshow after over a decade, flaunting its cutting-edge Airbus A350 and next-gen cabin experience at the 55th edition of the event, running through 19 June.

The Dubai-based titan of the skies is displaying its latest aircraft boasting reworked Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class cabins, giving attendees a sneak peek into Emirates' future in long-haul travel. With updated seating, advanced IFE (in-flight entertainment), and superior connectivity, the A350 is a testament to Emirates' continued dedication to technological advancements and passenger comfort.

Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, remarked, "This is just the beginning of our A350 journey."

France plays a pivotal role in Emirates' network and procurement strategy. The airline operates 21 weekly flights to Paris, including three daily A380 services, and is the only international carrier flying the A380 to Nice. Emirates also operates daily flights to Lyon using the A350.

Over the past three decades, Emirates has pumped over €114 billion into Airbus aircraft and significantly contributed to French aerospace giants such as Safran, Thales, and Michelin. In 2023, the airline signed contracts worth over €1 billion with Safran, and invested €322 million in Thales' AVANT Up inflight systems.

Emirates is more than just a jetsetter's dream; it's France's top buyer of fine wine, acquiring 58% of its First and Business Class red wine from Bordeaux. It also pumps over €189 million annually into the French economy through operational spending.

The Emirates A350 is set to service 17 destinations by the end of 2025, as the airline expands its fleet of the brand-new widebody jet in style.

So, grab your boarding pass and buckle up, because Emirates' A350 is steering towards 17 cities worldwide by the end of 2025!

News Source: Emirates News Agency

Insights:

  • Emirates aims to operate the A350 in short and medium-haul networks, with destinations such as Bahrain, Amman, Kuwait, Edinburgh, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Colombo, and Tunis among others. The airline has seven A350 aircraft currently and has 58 more on order, signaling a robust future expansion of this fleet within their network.
  • Emirates has a longstanding relationship with French aerospace companies like Michelin, Safran, and Thales. In 2023, Emirates signed contracts with Safran worth over €1 billion, including a €896 million deal for Safran’s latest generation seats for its A350 and other aircraft. Emirates also invested more than €322 million in Thales’ AVANT Up avionics system specifically for its new A350 aircraft.
  • This ongoing investment demonstrates Emirates’ strategic role as a key customer for the French aerospace industry, supporting thousands of jobs across the aerospace supply chain in France.
  1. Emirates' A350, showcased at the Paris Airshow, represents a clear focus on innovation and investment in the future of long-haul travel, featuring redesigned Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class cabins.
  2. France stands as a significant player in Emirates' network and procurement strategy, receiving over €114 billion in aircraft investments from the airline over the past three decades and contributing to giants like Safran, Thales, and Michelin.
  3. The collaboration extends further with a €1 billion contract signed with Safran in 2023 and a €322 million investment by Emirates in Thales' AVANT Up inflight systems, highlighting the airline's role as a crucial customer for the French aerospace industry.
  4. Beyond aviation, Emirates is an active player in the economy, acquiring 58% of its First and Business Class red wine from Bordeaux and pumping over €189 million annually into the French economy through operational spending.
  5. By the end of 2025, Emirates' A350 fleet will service 17 cities worldwide, signaling a robust expansion of this fleet and Emirates' continued commitment to technological advancement and passenger comfort in the global economy.

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