Emirates has announced the completion of the refurbishment and modernization of 48 aircraft in its fleet this week as part of one of the largest refresh programs in the global aviation industry worth around 5 billion dollars. The refurbishment includes a total of 220 aircraft.
"The refurbishment of 29 Airbus A380 and 19 Boeing 777 in our fleet has been completed, which occurs as part of our commitment to provide an unparalleled experience for passengers in the sky," the company reported.
The Emirates Engineering Centre manages and executes the complete refurbishment of its internal fleet. Currently, more than 250 employees are working on the project in collaboration with 31 partners and suppliers. Specialized workshops have been created within the project.
The airline has launched a fleet renewal and modernization program of 120 aircraft, including 67 Airbus A380 and 53 Boeing 777. In May 2024, it was announced that an additional 43 Airbus A380 and 28 Boeing 777 would be added to the fleet renewal program, increasing the total number of aircraft included in the program to 191.
Emirates expanded its fleet renewal program at the beginning of March this year to 220 aircraft. According to the company, the expansion of the renewal program ensures continued delivery of a delightful travel experience for customers. The Boeing 777 forms the backbone of the company's fleet, while the Airbus A380 is preferred by passengers.
Currently, the Emirates fleet consists of 259 aircraft, of which 249 are passenger, 10 are cargo, and there are also 315 "on demand". The fleet includes 116 Airbus 380, 120 Boeing 777-300ER, 10 Boeing 777-200LR, 10 Boeing 777F, and also three Airbus 900-A350.
It is noted that "on demand" for the company are 315 aircraft, including 62 Airbus 900-A350, 170 Boeing 777-9, 35 Boeing 777-8, 15 Boeing 787-10, 20 Boeing 787-8, and 13 cargo Boeings.
The refurbished Emirates aircraft are already operating flights to JFK in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Heathrow in London, Sydney, Oakland, Christchurch, Melbourne, Singapore, Mumbai, Bangalore, San Paulo, Tokyo Narita, Osaka, Geneva, and of course, Dubai.
