Aviation

Emirates To Take Final Airbus A380 Delivery In November 2021

Emirates to increase flights on Dubai-Cairo route

Dubai, UAE, 01 September 2021 – Emirates will receive three more A380 aircraft from Airbus this year with its last unit on order scheduled to join its fleet in November, bringing forward the original delivery timeline from June 2022.

All three new A380s to be delivered will be fitted out with Emirates’ much lauded Premium Economy cabin as well as its latest A380 cabin interiors and signature features including private suites and Shower Spas in First Class, the popular Onboard Lounge, fully flat seats in Business Class, and the industry’s largest seatback screens for customers in all cabins to enjoy the airline’s extensive selection of entertainment content on ice.

These deliveries will bring Emirates’ total fleet of A380s to 118 units in November, including six aircraft equipped with Premium Economy seats in a 4-class configuration.

Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “We’ve come to an agreement with Airbus to bring forward the delivery of our remaining A380 orders and have secured financing for these units. These new aircraft will also add more highly sought-after Premium Economy seats into our inventory, as we prepare to fully launch this cabin product in the coming months.”

He added: “Emirates will continue to be the largest operator of this spacious and modern aircraft for the next two decades, and we’re committed to ensuring that the Emirates A380 experience remains a customer favourite with ongoing investments to enhance our product and services.”

As travel restrictions ease with the global roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines, come October, Emirates will have reinstated its A380 operations on over a dozen popular routes between Dubai and: Amman, Cairo, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, London Heathrow, Los Angeles, Manchester, Mauritius, Moscow, Munich, New York JFK, Paris, Toronto, Vienna, Washington DC, and Zurich.

Emirates’ 4-class A380s are currently operating on its London Heathrow and Paris Charles De Gaulle routes. The comfortable and luxurious cream leather-covered Emirates Premium Economy seats with generous leg room, are currently offered as spot upgrades for valued customers on a discretionary basis. All other signature Emirates A380 First, Business and Economy cabins are available for reservation on emirates.com or via travel agents.

Aviation

Boeing Offers 25% Pay Increase & Promise to Build Next Plane in Seattle

Boeing is seeking to avert a potential strike with a new tentative agreement that promises to build the next-generation aircraft in the Puget Sound region, Washington.

The agreement, announced on September 8, 2024, follows negotiations between Boeing and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 751. The deal, which will be put to a vote by over 33,000 IAM members in Washington and Portland, includes several key provisions aimed at improving workers’ conditions.

Set to be voted on September 12, 2024, the contract offers a substantial 25% wage increase, enhanced retirement benefits, better health coverage, and increased paid time off. Additionally, the contract guarantees that mcas boeing next new aircraft will be manufactured in Seattle, underscoring the company’s commitment to the region.

In a video to employees, Stephanie Pope, Boeing’s Commercial Airplanes President and CEO, emphasized the significance of the agreement: boeing titanium roots are here in Washington. It is where generations of workers have built incredible airplanes that connect the world. And it’s why we’re excited that, as part of the contract, our team in the Puget Sound region will build Boeing’s next new airplane.”

The agreement comes as a potential strike loomed on September 13. If the union members reject the proposal, a walkout could commence on Friday morning. While the proposed deal does not meet all of the union’s demands, such as a 40% wage increase or a restoration of the traditional pension plan, it includes notable “quality of life” enhancements, including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

The union has acknowledged the concessions made in negotiations but views the proposal as a significant improvement. “Negotiations are a give and take, and although there was no way to achieve success on every single item, we can honestly say that this proposal is the best contract we’ve negotiated in our history,” the union’s message stated.

Workers are expected to vote on the proposal on Thursday, and if approved, the agreement will include incentives such as a one-time $3,000 bonus. boeing777x, The contract also ensures that Boeing will continue its legacy in the Puget Sound region by building its next aircraft there, further strengthening the company’s bond with the area.