Foreword
Emirates is taking collection of its first A380 this week, with the inaugural flight - to the US - on 1st August. Here we look at the A380 from inside out, showing readers what it is like to fly on the plane, plus we interview key Emirates personnel.
Keep track of the flight as we build up our coverage over the week, with video, audio and picture stories.
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Inside the Emirates A380 »
See inside the Emirates Airbus A380 in our exclusive photo story.-
» On board the A380: First class
If money is no object, what does a First Class seat get you on the Emirates A380? We take a look.
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» Emirates lands the A380 and 60 more planes
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum explains why he bought the Airbus A380 and his plans for expanding the Emirates fleet.
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» Tom Enders, President and CEO, Airbus
Responsible for delivering Emirates 58 A380s, Enders explains its partnership with the airline and the future of the aircraft.
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» A380 audio link up: Take off
In the first of our radio link ups with the Emirates A380, Phil Blizzard gives his first impressions of being a passenger on the A380.
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» A380 audio link up: Mid-flight catch-up
Catch up with Phil Blizzard on board the Emirates Airbus A380, where he'll describe the latest class he's seated in, the food, hospitality and entertainment on the flight.
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» A380 audio link up: Landing in Dubai
In our final call with Phil Blizzard, as he comes towards the end of the flight, he gives us his overall verdict of flying on the Airbus A380.
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» Airbus hands the A380 "keys" to Emirates
At a ceremony in Hamburg, Airbus officially handed Emirates its first A380.
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» Emirates' first Airbus A380 to land in Dubai
Emirates airline is to receive its first, and long awaited, Airbus A380 at a special ceremony to be held in the Hamburg facility of Airbus.
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» Piloting the Airbus A380
In an exclusive interview with AMEinfo.com, the pilot of the Emirates A380 delivery flight tells us what it is like to fly the plane.
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» On board the A380: First class
If money is no object, what does a First Class seat get you on the Emirates A380? We take a look.
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» On board the A380: Business class
Alternatively, you can fly Business Class. AMEinfo.com samples the differences.
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» On board the A380: Economy class
Finally, most people will travel the A380 in Economy, so we check out the service, entertainment and all-important leg room.






