Emirates welcomes first Airbus A350 aircraft

Emirates has reached a significant milestone in its fleet expansion with the delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft. The new arrival, A6-EXA, marks the first of 65 Airbus A350s set to join the airline's fleet over the coming years. This delivery also represents the first new aircraft type to be introduced into Emirates' fleet since 2008.

The aircraft was officially handed over to Emirates on Monday, November 25, and is scheduled to begin its ferry flight from Toulouse to Dubai at 16:00 local time today.

Upon arrival in Dubai, the aircraft will undergo final touches at Emirates Engineering before being officially unveiled at a special event later this week.

The delivery flight of the A350 was powered by a blend of traditional jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), highlighting Emirates' ongoing commitment to sustainability.

The aircraft is set to enter commercial service in January, with its inaugural flight to Edinburgh, followed by services to eight additional destinations across the Middle East, West Asia and Europe.