Emirates parts with last Boeing 777-200
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In a recent development, Emirates has announced its intent to pursue an aggressive fleet renewal programme.
This would mean operating an aircraft with an average age of less than 75 months. In light of the new development, the airline is taking delivery of 24 new aircraft in 2014-15 and 26 new aircraft planned to enter service this year. This would mean retiring older aircraft. Emirates currently operates 234 all wide-body aircraft, across six aircraft types as well as the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.
“Our aircraft not only help reduce environmental impact, but also enable the airline to offer the latest facilities and provide customers with a better on-board experience,” said Adel Al Redha, executive vice president and chief operations officer, Emirates.
The airline’s seven aircraft are phased out in 2014 and another 10 planned for retirement this year. Emirates recently phased out A6-EMF, the last remaining Boeing 777-200 from its fleet.
“In order to keep our fleet modern, we phase out some of our older aircraft on a regular basis. So far, in 2014 and 2015 we have phased out three B777-200s and eight A340-500s on schedule, which is no mean feat in itself. For the year 2015-16, we are planning a total of 10 phaseouts,” says Philip Audsley, manager, Aircraft Assets.
Depending on the aircraft agreement, Emirates either returns the aircraft to the lessor at the end of the lease term, or presents the aircraft to the market for sale.
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