Emirates A380 A6-EUW Delivered.

Sep 14, 2018

Airbus A380-842 MSN240, Emirates A6-EUW, was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening using callsign UAE5GT. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/426Y configuration and wears standard Emirates livery. This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 105 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EOU EK205 Philadelphia Diversion.

Sep 6, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN205, Emirates A6-EOU, operating the Milan Malpensa – Dubai sector of EK205 Dubai – Milan Malpensa – New York JFK diverted via Philadelphia this evening due to weather at New York JFK.

Emirates A380 A6-EUF Quarantined at New York JFK.

Sep 5, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN218, Emirates A6-EUF, was quarantined at New York JFK this morning after arriving as EK203 from Dubai after multiple passengers became ill on board. The return EK204 was able to operate with a five and a half hour delay.

Emirates A380 A6-EUX EK385 Pattaya U-Tapao Diversion.

Sep 1, 2018

Airbus A380-842 MSN241, Emirates A6-EUX, operating the Hong Kong – Bangkok sector of EK385 Hong Kong – Bangkok – Dubai (depart Hong Kong 31st August) diverted via Pattaya U-Tapao in the early hours of this morning due to weather at Bangkok.

Emirates A380 A6-EOV Dubai World Central Test Flight.

Aug 31, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN206, Emirates A6-EOV, which has been in storage at Dubai World Central since 31st July, undertook a Dubai World Central – Dubai World Central test flight early this afternoon.

Emirates A380 A6-EOW Returns from Frankfurt.

Aug 6, 2018

Following its overnight delay, Airbus A380-861 MSN207, Emirates A6-EOW departed Frankfurt late this afternoon operating yesterday’s delayed EK48 Frankfurt – Dubai as EK48D.

Emirates A380 A6-EOW Overnight Frankfurt Delay.

Aug 5, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN207, Emirates A6-EOW, operated EK47 Dubai – Frankfurt this afternoon, however the return EK48 has been delayed overnight. This is cited as an operational rather than a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EDC Returns from Perth.

Aug 3, 2018

Following the technical issue it encountered on 1st August, Airbus A380-861 MSN016, Emirates A6-EDC, departed Perth in the early hours of this morning operating the delayed EK421 Perth – Dubai of 1st August.

Emirates A380 A6-EDB Tokyo Narita Technical Issue.

Aug 2, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN013, Emirates A6-EDB, operated EK318 Dubai – Tokyo Narita in the early hours of this morning, however the return EK319 returned to the stand at Tokyo Narita due to a technical issue and was subsequently delayed at least overnight.

Emirates A380 A6-EDB Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Aug 2, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN013, Emirates A6-EDB, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 9th July, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating EK318 Dubai – Tokyo Narita.

Emirates A380 A6-EDC Perth Technical Issue.

Aug 1, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN016, Emirates A6-EDC, operated EK420 Dubai – Perth in the early hours of this morning, however the return EK421 returned to the stand at Perth and has been delayed overnight due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EUY EK152 Athens Medical Diversion.

Aug 1, 2018

Airbus A380-842 MSN242, Emirates A6-EUY, operating EK152 Copenhagen – Dubai diverted to Athens this evening due to a medical emergency on board. The aircraft continued Athens – Dubai as EK152D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDF Returns to Service.

Aug 1, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN007, Emirates A6-EDF, which was in storage at Dubai World Central from 3rd – 31st July, returned to service this morning operating EK763 Dubai – Johannesburg.

Emirates A380 A6-EVH First Flight.

Jul 30, 2018

Airbus A380-842 MSN257, Emirates A6-EVH, made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWAX and positioned to Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EOS Shanghai Pudong Weather Delay.

Jul 22, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN203, Emirates A6-EOS, arrived into Shanghai Pudong last night as EK304 from Dubai, however its scheduled return to Dubai as EK305 in the early hours of this morning was delayed by 12 hours due to weather conditions and operated early this evening as EK306D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUT Boston Rescue Mission.

Jul 19, 2018

Following an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER technical diversion to Goose Bay yesterday and the use of a second Emirates Boeing 777-300ER from Boston to collect the passengers, Airbus A380-842 MSN236, Emirates A6-EUT, positioned Sao Paulo – Boston in the early hours of this morning as EK2568. 

Emirates A380 A6-EOX EK16 Kuwait Diversion.

Jul 18, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN208, Emirates A6-EOX, operating EK16 London Gatwick – Dubai (depart London Gatwick 17th July) with a six hour delay diverted via Kuwait in the early hours of this morning due to crew not having sufficient hours to reach Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EUT Sao Paulo Technical Issue.

Jul 18, 2018

Airbus A380-842 MSN236, Emirates A6-EUT, arrived into Sao Paulo Guarulhos yesterday afternoon as EK261 from Dubai, however its scheduled return to Dubai as EK262 in the early hours of this morning was cancelled due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EDV Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Jul 16, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN101, Emirates A6-EDV, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 30th June having previously been in storage at Dubai World Central since 7th June, returned to service this afternoon operating EK149 Dubai – Amsterdam.

Emirates A380 A6-EEE Returns from Dubai World Central Storage.

Jul 12, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN112, Emirates A6-EEE, which has been in storage at Dubai World Central since 30th June, positioned Dubai World Central – Dubai early this morning as EK2552, then returned to service this afternoon operating EK3 Dubai – London Heathrow.

Emirates A380 A6-EDK Enters Dubai Maintenance.

Jul 11, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN030, Emirates A6-EDK, entered the Dubai maintenance facility in the early hours of this morning after arriving as EK148 from Amsterdam late last night.

Emirates A380 A6-EEG Dubai Test Flight.

Jul 9, 2018

Following its technical return to Dubai on 7th July, Airbus A380-861 MSN116, Emirates A6-EEG, undertook a Dubai – Dubai test flight this afternoon as EK2551.

Emirates A380 A6-EDB Enters Dubai Maintenance.

Jul 9, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN013, Emirates A6-EDB, entered the Dubai maintenance facility in the early hours of this morning after arriving as EK96 from Rome Fiumicino late last night.

Emirates A380 A6-EOV Enters Dubai Maintenance.

Jul 9, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN206, Emirates A6-EOV, entered the Dubai maintenance facility in the early hours of this morning after arriving late last night as EK98 from Rome Fiumicino.

Emirates A380 A6-EOQ Operates Islamabad Extra.

Jul 8, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN201, Emirates A6-EOQ, operated an additional Dubai – Islamabad rotation this morning as EK2524/EK2525. This was the first ever A380 to visit Pakistan.

Emirates A380 A6-EEG EK404 Dubai Technical Return.

Jul 7, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN116, Emirates A6-EEG, operating EK404 Dubai – Sydney stopped the climb at 10,000 ft in the early hours of this morning due to a technical issue, entered a hold to burn fuel then returned to Dubai for a safe landing.

Emirates A380 A6-EEY Returns to Service.

Jul 3, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN157, Emirates A6-EEY, which was in storage at Dubai World Central from 4th June – 1st July, returned to service this morning operating EK308 Dubai – Beijing Capital.

Emirates A380 A6-EUU Delivered.

Jul 1, 2018

Airbus A380-842 MSN238, Emirates A6-EUU, was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this afternoon using callsign UAE5GT. This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 104 aircraft. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/426Y configuration.

Emirates A380 A6-EUV Operates Muscat Rotation.

Jul 1, 2018

Airbus A380-842 MSN239, Emirates A6-EUV, operated the EK862/EK863 Dubai – Muscat rotation this morning in place of the usual Boeing 777-300ER in celebration of 25 years of Emirates service on the route.

Emirates A380 A6-EEZ Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Jun 27, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN158, Emirates A6-EEZ, which was in storage at Dubai World Central from 30th April until 1st June, and has been under maintenance at Dubai since 1st June, returned to service this morning operating EK304 Dubai – Shanghai Pudong.

Emirates A380 A6-EED Beijing Capital Flight Switch.

Jun 20, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN111, Emirates A6-EED, operated EK306 Dubai – Beijing Capital early this morning, then turned around to operate this morning’s delayed EK307 Beijing Capital – Dubai late tonight as EK307D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDI EK16 London Heathrow Technical Diversion.

Jun 19, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN028, Emirates A6-EDI, operating EK16 London Gatwick – Dubai was unable to retract the landing gear on departure, tracked to a brief hold close to Dover at 9,000ft then diverted to London Heathrow for a safe landing.

Emirates A380 A6-EOV Returns from Munich.

Jun 15, 2018

Following the technical issue it encountered on 12th June, Airbus A380-861 MSN206, Emirates A6-EOV, positioned Munich – Dubai this morning as EK2554.

Emirates A380 A6-EDG Returns to Service.

Jun 10, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN023, Emirates A6-EDG, which was in storage at Dubai World Central from 7th May – 8th June, returned to service this morning operating EK380 Dubai – Hong Kong.

Emirates A380 A6-EDL Returns to Service.

Jun 7, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN046, Emirates A6-EDL, which was in storage at Dubai World Central from 2nd May – 3rd June, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating EK354 Dubai – Singapore.

Emirates A380 A6-EEJ Returns to Service.

Jun 3, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN127, Emirates A6-EEJ, which was in storage at Dubai World Central from 4th May – 31st May, returned to service this afternoon operating EK149 Dubai – Amsterdam.

Emirates A380 A6-EDB Returns to Service.

May 30, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN013, Emirates A6-EDB, which was in storage at Dubai World Central from 25th April – 28th May, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating EK420 Dubai – Perth.

Emirates A380 A6-EDN Returns from Munich.

May 29, 2018

Following the technical issue it encountered on 26th May, Airbus A380-861 MSN056, Emirates A6-EDN, positioned Munich – Dubai this afternoon as EK2554.

Emirates to Introduce A380 Service to Hamburg.

May 28, 2018

Emirates today announced that it will operate the EK59/EK60 Dubai – Hamburg rotation as a one-off Airbus A380 operation on 29th October and then switch the EK60/EK61 Dubai – Hamburg rotation from Boeing 777-300ER to Airbus A380 operation from 30th October. These will be the first scheduled A380 services to Hamburg.

Emirates A380 A6-EEC Returns from Amsterdam.

May 18, 2018

Following the technical issue it encountered yesteday, Airbus A380-861 MSN110, Emirates A6-EEC, departed Amsterdam early this afternoon operating yesterday’s delayed EK148 Amsterdam – Dubai as EK148D.

Emirates A380 A6-EEX Enters Dubai Maintenance.

May 18, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN154, Emirates A6-EEX, entered the Dubai maintenance facility in the early hours of this morning after arriving as EK46 from Frankfurt late last night.

Emirates A380 A6-EUG Dubai Training Mission.

May 17, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN219, Emirates A6-EUG, operated a Dubai – Dubai training mission early this afternoon as EK2551 making several approaches at Dubai World Central.

Emirates A380 A6-EEE Hong Kong Technical Issue.

May 16, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN112, Emirates A6-EEE, operated EK382 Dubai – Hong Kong in the early hours of this morning, however the return EK383 was cancelled due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EUT Returns from Port Louis.

May 10, 2018

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-842 MSN236, Emirates A6-EUT, departed Port Louis early this evening operating yesterday’s delayed EK702 Port Louis – Dubai as EK702D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDS Mauritius Flight Switch.

Apr 30, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN086, Emirates A6-EDS, operated EK701 Dubai – Mauritius this morning then turned around to operate yesterday’s delayed EK702 Mauritius – Dubai as EK702D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUB Mauritius Technical Issue.

Apr 29, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN213, Emirates A6-EUB, operated EK701 Dubai – Mauritius this morning, however the return EK702 returned to the gate at Mauritius and was subsequently delayed overnight due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EVA Delivered.

Apr 26, 2018

Airbus A380-842 MSN167, Emirates A6-EVA, was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening as UAE5GT. The aircraft in in 58J/557Y configuration, wears standard Emirates livery and brings the A380 fleet up to 103 aircraft. This aircraft was originally ordered by Skymark Airlines of Japan.

Emirates A380 A6-EOU Mauritius Flight Switch.

Apr 25, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN205, Emirates A6-EOU, operated EK701 Dubai – Mauritius this morning, then turned around to operate yesterday’s delayed EK702 Mauritius – Dubai as EK702D.

Emirates A380 A6-EEM Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Apr 25, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN134, Emirates A6-EEM, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 19th April, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating EK231 Dubai – Washington Dulles.

Emirates A380 A6-EOW EK701 Dar Es Salaam Diversion.

Apr 24, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN207, Emirates A6-EOW, operating EK701 Dubai – Mauritius diverted to Dar Es Salaam early this afternoon due to weather at Mauritius. Passengers have been accommodated overnight.

Emirates A380 A6-EEF EK203 Copenhagen Medical Diversion.

Apr 24, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN113, Emirates A6-EEF, operating EK203 Dubai – New York JFK diverted via Copenhagen this morning due to a medical emergency on board. The aircraft originally attempted to divert to Oslo but was overweight.

Emirates A380 A6-EDV Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Apr 22, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN101, Emirates A6-EDV, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 6th April, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating EK302 Dubai – Shanghai Pudong.

Emirates A380 A6-EDD Returns from Bangkok.

Apr 16, 2018

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861, Emirates A6-EDD, positioned Bangkok – Dubai in the early hours of this morning as EK2510.

Emirates A380 A6-EDD Bangkok Technical Issue.

Apr 15, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN020, Emirates A6-EDD, arrived into Bangkok in the early hours of this morning as EK419 from Sydney (depart Sydney 14th April), however the onward sector to Dubai was cancelled due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EDB Sydney Technical Issue.

Apr 13, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN013, Emirates A6-EDB, overnighted at Sydney after arriving as EK414 from Sydney yesterday, however its scheduled return to Dubai as EK415 early this morning was cancelled due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EEQ Returns from Amsterdam.

Apr 5, 2018

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN141, Emirates A6-EEQ, departed Amsterdam early this evening operating yesterday’s delayed EK150 Amsterdam – Dubai as EK150D.

Emirates A380 A6-EOG EK91 Zurich Diversion.

Mar 30, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN172, Emirates A6-EOG, operating EK91 Dubai – Milan Malpensa diverted to Zurich this evening due to weather at Milan Malpensa. The aircraft later continued Zurich – Milan Malpensa as EK91D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDH EK381 Hong Kong Technical Return.

Mar 30, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN025, Emirates A6-EDH, operating EK381 Hong Kong – Dubai stopped the climb at 18,000 ft in the early hours of this morning due to a technical issue and returned to Hong Kong for a safe landing. The aircraft departed again late tonight operating the service as EK381D.

Emirates A380 A6-EOJ Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Mar 29, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN182, Emirates A6-EOJ, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 16th March, returned to service this afternoon operating EK51 Dubai – Munich. The aircraft has been fitted with green Expo 2020 decals.

Emirates A380 A6-EEW Enters Dubai Maintenance.

Mar 29, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN153, Emirates A6-EEW, entered the Dubai maintenance facility in the early hours of this morning after arriving as EK98 from Rome Fiumicino late last night.

Emirates A380 A6-EET Milan Malpensa Turnaround.

Mar 21, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN142, Emirates A6-EET, operated the Dubai – Milan Malpensa sector of EK205 Dubai – Milan Malpensa – New York JFK this morning, however the onward sector to New York JFK was cancelled due to weather and the aircraft turned around to operate today’s scheduled EK206 Milan Malpensa – Dubai sector due to the inbound aircraft encountering a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EDO Milan Malpensa Technical Issue.

Mar 21, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN057, Emirates A6-EDO, arrived into Milan Malpensa this morning as EK206 from New York JFK (depart New York JFK 20th March), however it was unable to operate the onward sector to Dubai due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EDN Returns from Milan Malpensa.

Mar 19, 2018

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN056, Emirates A6-EDN, departed Milan Malpensa early this afternoon operating yesterday’s delayed EK206 Milan Malpensa – Dubai sector as EK206D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDN Milan Malpensa Technical Issue.

Mar 18, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN056, Emirates A6-EDN, arrived into Milan Malpensa this morning as EK206 from New York JFK (depart New York JFK 17th March), however the onward sector to Dubai has been delayed overnight due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EUR Delivered.

Mar 16, 2018

Airbus A380-842 MSN232, Emirates A6-EUR, was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening using callsign UAE5GT. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/426Y configuration and wears standard Emirates livery. This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 102 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EOQ EK372 Hyderabad Diversion.

Mar 16, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN201, Emirates A6-EOQ, operating EK372 Dubai – Bangkok diverted via Hyderabad this afternoon. The diversion is understood to have been medical but has not officially been listed as such.

Emirates A380 A6-EVC First Flight.

Mar 13, 2018

Airbus A380-842 MSN248, Emirates A6-EVC, made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWSK. Unusually this aircraft is already fully painted except for titles.

Emirates A380 A6-EUQ Takes Over EK19.

Mar 12, 2018

Following the earlier technical return of EK19 Dubai – Manchester to Dubai, the delayed service was subsequently operated by Airbus A380-842 MSN229, Emirates A6-EUQ. The return EK20 operated after midnight as EK20D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUN EK19 Dubai Technical Return.

Mar 12, 2018

Airbus A380-842 MSN226, Emirates A6-EUN, operating EK19 Dubai – Manchester stopped the climb at 6,000 ft this afternoon due to a technical issue then returned immediately to Dubai for a safe landing.

Emirates A380 A6-EDO Returns from Auckland.

Mar 6, 2018

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN057, Emirates A6-EDO, departed Auckland late tonight operating yesterday’s delayed EK435 Auckland – Brisbane – Dubai as a direct Auckland – Dubai sector EK435D.

Emirates A380 A6-EEP Returns from Auckland.

Mar 6, 2018

Following the technical issue it encountered on 4th March, Airbus A380-861 MSN138, Emirates A6-EEP, departed Auckland in the early hours of this morning operating the delayed EK435 Auckland – Brisbane – Dubai in the early hours of this morning as EK435D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDO Auckland Technical Issue.

Mar 5, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN057, Emirates A6-EDO, arrived into Auckland this afternoon as EK434 from Dubai and Brisbane (depart Dubai 4th March), however the return EK435 has been delayed overnight due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EEP Auckland Technical Issue.

Mar 4, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN138, Emirates A6-EEP, arrived into Auckland this afternoon as EK434 from Dubai and Brisbane (depart Dubai 3rd March), however the return EK435 has been delayed overnight due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EUB Returns from Birmingham.

Mar 3, 2018

Following its overnight weather delay, Airbus A380-861 MSN213, Emirates A6-EUB, departed Birmingham early this evening operating yesterday’s delayed EK38 Birmingham – Dubai as EK38D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDY Continues from Toronto.

Mar 3, 2018

Following its diversion yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN106, Emirates A6-EDY, departed Toronto this evening continuing yesterday’s diverted EK201 Dubai – New York JFK, routing Toronto – New York JFK using EK201 as its callsign. The aircraft then positioned New York JFK – Dubai as EK2692.

Emirates A380 A6-EDY EK201 Toronto Diversion.

Mar 2, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN106, Emirates A6-EDY, operating EK201 Dubai – New York JFK diverted to Toronto this afternoon due to high winds at New York JFK. As a result EK206 New York JFK – Milan Malpensa has been cancelled.

Emirates A380 A6-EOH EK216 Al Ain Diversion.

Feb 19, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN174, Emirates A6-EOH, operating EK216 Los Angeles – Dubai (depart Los Angeles 18th February) diverted via Al Ain this evening due to long hold times at Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EUE Returns from Jeddah.

Feb 19, 2018

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN217, Emirates A6-EUE, positioned Jeddah – Dubai early this morning as EK2552.

Emirates A380 A6-EUE Jeddah Technical Issue.

Feb 18, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN217, Emirates A6-EUE, operated EK805 Dubai – Jeddah this morning, however the return EK806 returned to the stand at Jeddah and was subsequently cancelled due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EUJ EK435 Sydney Diversion.

Feb 11, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN222, Emirates A6-EUJ, operating the Auckland – Brisbane sector of EK435 Auckland – Brisbane – Dubai diverted via Sydney this evening due to weather at Brisbane.

Emirates A380 A6-EEF EK419 Dubai World Central Diversion.

Feb 10, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN135, Emirates A6-EEF, operating the Bangkok – Dubai sector of EK419 Sydney – Bangkok – Dubai (depart Sydney 9th February),diverted via Dubai World Central this morning due to long hold times at Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EEG Sydney Technical Issue.

Feb 4, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN116, Emirates A6-EEG, overnighted at Sydney after arriving as EK414 from Dubai yesterday, however its scheduled return to Dubai as EK415 early this morning was delayed overnight then subsequently cancelled due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EDW EK4 Kuwait Medical Diversion.

Feb 2, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN103, Emirates A6-EDW, operating EK4 London Heathrow – Dubai (depart London Heathrow 1st February) diverted via Kuwait this morning due to a medical emergency on board.

Emirates A380 A6-EDK Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Jan 27, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN030, Emirates A6-EDK, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 8th January, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating EK346 Dubai – Kuala Lumpur.

Emirates A380 A6-EVB Positions to Finkenwerder.

Jan 23, 2018

Airbus A380-841 MSN162, Emirates A6-EVB, positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder today wearing test registration F-WWSL. This aircraft was originally intended for Skymark Airlines as JA380A and has been in storage at Toulouse since 4th July 2014.

Emirates A380 A6-EDZ Overnight Tokyo Narita Delay.

Jan 22, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN107, Emirates A6-EDZ, operated EK318 Dubai – Tokyo Narita this morning, however the return EK319 has been cancelled and the aircraft will remain at Tokyo Narita at least overnight due to weather at Tokyo Narita.

Emirates A380 A6-EUV Returns from Sao Paulo.

Jan 21, 2018

Following the technical issue it encountered on 16th January, Airbus A380-842 MSN239, Emirates A6-EUV, positioned Sao Paulo Guarulhos – Dubai this morning as EK2568.

Emirates Signs for a Potential 36 More A380s.

Jan 18, 2018

Emirates this morning announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding for an order for an additional 20 Airbus A380s with options on a further sixteen. Deliveries will commence on 2020.

Emirates A380 A6-EOF Sao Paulo Rescue Mission.

Jan 16, 2018

Following the A380 technical issue at Sao Paulo in the early hours of this morning, Airbus A380-861 MSN171, Emirates A6-EOF, positioned Dubai – Sao Paulo  Guarulhos as EK2567 late this afternoon in order to operate this morning’s delayed EK262 Sao Paulo Guarulhos – Dubai after midnight as EK262D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUV Sao Paulo Technical Issue.

Jan 16, 2018

Airbus A380-842 MSN239, Emirates A6-EUV, arrived into Sao Paulo Guarulhos yesterday evening as EK261 from Dubai, however it was unable to operate this morning’s return EK262 due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EOF Returns from Melbourne.

Jan 11, 2018

Following the technical issue it encountered on 4th January, Airbus A380-861 MSN171, Emirates A6-EOF, positioned Melbourne – Dubai in the early hours of this morning as EK2665.

Emirates A380 A6-EUI Continues from Dallas-Fort Worth.

Jan 6, 2018

Following its diversion on 4th January, Airbus A380-861 MSN221, Emirates A6-EUI, departed Dallas-Fort Worth early this afternoon continuing the diverted EK207 Dubai – New York JFK of 4th January, routing Dallas-Fort Worth – New York JFK as EK207D. The aircraft then operated today’s scheduled EK206 New York JFK – Milan Malpensa – Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EDZ Continues from Toronto.

Jan 6, 2018

Following its diversion on 4th January, Airbus A380-861 MSN107, Emirates A6-EDZ, departed Toronto in the early hours of this morning continuing the diverted EK205 Dubai – Milan Malpensa – New York JFK of 4th January, routing Toronto – New York JFK as EK205D. The aircraft then operated the delayed EK202 New York – Dubai of 4th January as EK202D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUK Departs Again for New York JFK.

Jan 6, 2018

Following its return to Dubai yesterday due to weather at New York JFK, Airbus A380-861 MSN223, Emirates A6-EUK, departed again in the early hours of this morning operating yesterday’s delayed EK203 Dubai – New York JFK as EK203D.

Emirates A380 A6-EEO Continues from Washington.

Jan 5, 2018

Following its diversion yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN136, Emirates A6-EEO, departed Washington this afternoon continuing yesterday’s diverted EK201 Dubai – New York JFK routing Washington – New York JFK as EK2550. The aircraft then operated yesterday’s delayed EK206 New York JFK – Milan Malpensa – Dubai just after midnight as EK206D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUA Operates Kuwait Extra.

Jan 5, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN211, Emirates A6-EUA, operated an additional Dubai – Kuwait sector this afternoon as EK2551 in connection with the Oman v UAE Arabian Gulf Cup Final, returning after midnight as EK2556.

Emirates A380 A6-EUK EK203 Dubai Weather Return.

Jan 5, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN223, Emirates A6-EUK, operating EK203 Dubai – New York JFK was around two hours into the flight to the south of Volgograd when it turned back to Dubai due to worsening weather at New York JFK.

Emirates A380 A6-EDZ EK205 Toronto Diversion.

Jan 4, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN107, Emirates A6-EDZ, operating the Milan Malpensa – New York JFK of EK205 Dubai – Milan Malpensa – New York JFK diverted to Toronto this evening due to weather at New York JFK.

Emirates A380 A6-EEX Melbourne Flight Switch.

Jan 4, 2018

Airbus A380-861 MSN154, Emirates A6-EEX, arrived into Melbourne this morning as EK404 from Dubai (depart Dubai 3rd January), however instead of going to a remote stand until this evening’s return EK405, following the earlier A380 technical issue at Melbourne the aircraft instead operated today’s delayed EK406 Melbourne – Auckland and return EK407 Auckland – Melbourne sectors. The aircraft then operated the delayed EK405 Melbourne – Dubai. As a result today’s EK407 Melbourne – Dubai sector was cancelled.

Emirates A380 A6-EOF Melbourne Technical Issue.

Jan 4, 2018

Emirates A380-861 MSN171, Emirates A6-EOF, arrived into Melbourne this morning as EK406 from Dubai (depart Dubai 3rd January), however it was unable to operate the onward sector to Auckland due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EOE Operates Frankfurt EK43 A380 Inaugural.

Jan 2, 2018

Emirates switched operation of the EK43/EK44 Dubai – Frankfurt rotation from Boeing 777-300ER to A380 equipment today with Airbus A380-861 MSN169, Emirates A6-EOE, operating the inaugural A380 services. This gives Frankfurt 3 x daily A380 service.

Emirates A380 A6-EUN EK76 Abu Dhabi Diversion.

Dec 24, 2017

Airbus A380-842 MSN226, Emirates A6-EUN, operating EK76 Paris CDG – Dubai (depart Paris CDG 23rd December) diverted via Abu Dhabi this morning due to weather at Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EDE EK419 Dubai World Central.

Dec 24, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN017, Emirates A6-EDE, operating the Bangkok – Dubai sector of EK419 Sydney – Bangkok – Dubai (depart Sydney 23rd December) diverted via Dubai World Central early this morning due to weather at Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EDJ EK86 Kuwait Diversion.

Dec 24, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN009, Emirates A6-EDJ, operating EK86 Zurich – Dubai (depart Zurich 23rd December) diverted via Kuwait this morning due to weather at Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EUQ EK38 Kuwait Diversion.

Dec 24, 2017

Airbus A380-842 MSN229, Emirates A6-EUQ, operating EK38 Birmingham – Dubai (depart Birmingham 23rd December) diverted via Kuwait this morning due to weather at Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EOL EK449 Colombo Diversion.

Dec 24, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN186, Emirates A6-EOL, operating EK449 Auckland – Dubai (depart Auckland 23rd December) diverted via Colombo in the early hours of this morning due to weather at Dubai.

Emirates A30 A6-EEA EK16 Muscat and Dubai World Central Diversions.

Dec 24, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN108, Emirates A6-EEA, operating EK16 London Gatwick – Dubai (depart London Gatwick 23rd December) diverted to Muscat in the early hours of this morning due to weather at Dubai. The aircraft then departed Muscat for Dubai but diverted via Dubai World Central due to continued bad weather.

Emirates A380 A6-EUV Positions for London Gatwick – Dubai Extra.

Dec 18, 2017

Airbus A380-842 MSN239, Emirates A6-EUV, which overnighted at Madrid after arriving as a charter from Abu Dhabi yesterday, positioned Madrid – London Gatwick this afternoon as EK2516 in order to operate an additional London Gatwick – Dubai sector as EK2552.

Emirates A380 A6-EUT Takes Over EK261.

Dec 16, 2017

Following the earlier technical return of EK261 Dubai – Sao Paulo to Dubai, the delayed flight was subsequently operated with a six hour delay by Airbus A380-842 MSN236, Emirates A6-EUT.

Emirates A380 A6-EEQ Sydney Flight Switch.

Dec 15, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN141, Emirates A6-EEQ, arrived into Sydney this evening as EK414 from Dubai, however instead of overnighting and operating tomorrow’s return EK415, the aircraft instead operated today’s EK413 Sydney – Dubai sector just after midnight following the earlier diversion of the EK413 Christchurch – Sydney sector via Melbourne.

Emirates A380 A6-EUF EK413 Melbourne Diversion.

Dec 14, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN218, Emirates A6-EUF operating the Christchurch – Sydney sector of EK413 Christchurch – Sydney – Dubai diverted via Melbourne this evening due to weather at Sydney. The aircraft will overnight at Sydney.

Emirates A380 A6-EOO Continues from Milan Malpensa.

Dec 12, 2017

Following its diversion yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN190, Emirates A6-EOO, departed Milan Malpensa this morning continuing yesterday’s diverted EK77 Dubai – Nice, routing Milan Malpensa – Nice as EK77D. The aircraft then operated yesterday’s delayed EK78 Nice – Dubai as EK78D.

Emirates A380 A6-EOX Continues from Manchester.

Dec 11, 2017

Following its diversion yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN208, Emirates A6-EOX, departed Manchester early this evening continuing yesterday’s diverted EK37 Dubai – Birmingham, routing Manchester – Birmingham as EK37D. The aircraft then operated yesterday’s delayed EK38 Birmingham – Dubai as EK38D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUY Continues from Manchester.

Dec 11, 2017

Following its diversion yesterday, Airbus A380-842 MSN242, Emirates A6-EUY, departed Manchester this morning continuing yesterday’s diverted EK39 Dubai – Birmingham, routing Manchester – Birmingham as EK39D. The aircraft then operated yesterday’s delayed EK40 Birmingham – Dubai as EK40D.

Emirates A380 A6-EEX Returns from Melbourne.

Dec 10, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN154, Emirates A6-EEX, departed Melbourne early this evening operating yesterday’s delayed EK405 Melbourne – Singapore – Dubai as EK405D.

Emirates A380 A6-EEH Continues from Brisbane.

Dec 10, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered on 8th December, Airbus A380-861 MSN119, Emirates A6-EEH, departed Brisbane early this morning operating the delayed EK435 Brisbane – Dubai sector as EK435D.

Emirates A380 A6-EEX Melbourne Technical Issue.

Dec 9, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN154, Emirates A6-EEX, arrived into Melbourne this morning as EK404 from Dubai and Singapore (depart Dubai 8th December), however this evening’s return EK405 has been delayed overnight due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EEH Brisbane Technical Issue.

Dec 8, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN119, Emirates A6-EEH, operated the Auckland – Brisbane sector of EK435 Auckland – Brisbane – Dubai this afternoon, however the onward sector to Dubai has been delayed at least overnight due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EUS Delivered.

Nov 30, 2017

Airbus A380-842 MSN234, Emirates A6-EUS, was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening using callsign UAE5GT. The aircraft is in standard Emirates livery and brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 101 aircraft. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/426Y configuration.

Emirates A380 A6-EUA Returns from Dusseldorf.

Nov 25, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered on 23rd November, Airbus A380-861 MSN211, Emirates A6-EUA, positioned Dusseldorf – Dubai early this afternoon as EK2554.

Emirates A380 A6-EOQ EK38 Vienna Diversion.

Nov 14, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN201, Emirates A6-EOQ, operating EK38 Birmingham – Dubai (depart Birmingham 13th November) diverted via Vienna in the early hours of this morning.

Emirates A380 A6-EDF Enters Dubai Maintenance.

Nov 14, 2017

Emirates A380-861 MSN007, Emirates A6-EDF, entered the Dubai maintenance facility in the early hours of this morning after arriving as EK383 from Hong Kong late last night.

Emirates A380 A6-EUZ Dubai Air Show Flypast.

Nov 11, 2017

Airbus A380-842 MSN244, Emirates A6-EUZ, operated a Dubai – Dubai circuit as EK2592 early this afternoon circling to the south east of Dubai World Central before performing a flypast along runway 30 at Dubai World Central before returning to Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EDJ Continues from Kuala Lumpur.

Nov 10, 2017

Following its diversion yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN009, Emirates A6-EDJ, departed Kuala Lumpur this morning continuing yesterday’s diverted EK354 Dubai – Singapore, routing Kuala Lumpur – Singapore using EK354 as its callsign. The aircraft then operated yesterday’s delayed EK355 Singapore – Dubai as EK355D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUV Makes Delivery Flight.

Nov 6, 2017

Airbus A380-842  MSN239, Emirates A6-EUV, which was formally delivered on 3rd November, made its Finkenwerder – Dubai delivery flight this evening using callsign UAE5GT.

Emirates A380 A6-EUV Delivered.

Nov 3, 2017

Airbus A380-842 MSN239, Emirates A6-EUV, was formally accepted at Finkenwerder this morning and becomes the 100th A380 in the Emirates fleet. The aircraft wears special decals as the 100th A380 in the fleet and for the 2018 Year of Zayed.

Emirates A380 A6-EOJ Singapore Technical Issue.

Nov 2, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN182, Emirates A6-EOJ, operated the Melbourne – Singapore sector of EK405 Melbourne – Singapore – Dubai this evening, however the onward sector to Dubai was cancelled due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EUT Delivered.

Nov 2, 2017

Airbus A380-842 MSN236, Emirates A6-EUT, was delivered Finkenwerder Dubai this afternoon using callsign UAE5GT. This brings the A380 fleet up to 99 aircraft.  The aircraft is in 14F/76J/426Y configuration and wears standard Emirates livery.

Emirates A380 A6-EOE Returns from Beijing as EK8307.

Oct 29, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN169, Emirates A6-EOE, operated EK307 Beijing Capital – Dubai as EK8307 in the early hours of this morning in order to avoid having two EK307 services operating today following a slight timetable change to this service.

Emirates A380 A6-EOP Returns from Shanghai as EK8303.

Oct 29, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN200, Emirates A6-EOP, operated EK303 Shanghai Pudong – Dubai as EK8303 in the early hours of this morning in order to avoid having two EK303 service operating today following a slight timetable change to this service.

Emirates A380 A6-EDG Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Oct 28, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN023, Emirates A6-EDG, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 16th October, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating EK366 Dubai – Taipei Taoyuan.

Emirates A380 A6-EEV Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Oct 23, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN150, Emirates A6-EEV, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 17th October, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating EK203 Dubai – New York JFK.

Emirates A380 A6-EUO Returns from Kuala Lumpur.

Oct 19, 2017

Following its overnight delay, Airbus A380-842 MSN227, Emirates A6-EUO, departed Kuala Lumpur in the early hours of this morning operating yesterday’s delayed EK343 Kuala Lumpur – Dubai as EK343D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUO Overnight Kuala Lumpur Delay.

Oct 18, 2017

Airbus A380-842 MSN227, Emirates A6-EUO, arrived into Kuala Lumpur yesterday evening as EK342 from Dubai, however its scheduled return to Dubai as EK343 in the early hours of this morning has been delayed overnight. It is not clear whether this is due to a technical or a crew issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EVA First Flight.

Oct 17, 2017

Airbus A380-842 MSN167, Emirates A6-EVA, made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWSN and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder. This aircraft was originally destined for Skymark Airlines of Japan.

Emirates A380 A6-EDD Returns from Barcelona.

Oct 14, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered on 12th October, Airbus A380-861 MSN020, Emirates A6-EDD, positioned Barcelona – Dubai late this morning as EK2566.

Emirates A380 A6-EEY Barcelona Rescue Mission.

Oct 13, 2017

Following the Emirates A380 technical issue at Barcelona yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN157, Emirates A6-EEY, positioned Dubai – Barcelona this afternoon as EK2565 in order to operate yesterday’s delayed EK188 Barcelona – Dubai as EK188D.

Emirates A380 A6-EOG EK261 Rio de Janeiro Diversion.

Oct 11, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN172, Emirates A6-EOG, operating EK261 Dubai – Sao Paulo diverted to Rio de Janeiro this afternoon due to weather at Sao Paulo. This is the first Emirates A380 at Rio de Janeiro.

Emirates A380 A6-EEQ Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Oct 9, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN141, Emirates A6-EEQ, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 19th September, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating EK203 Dubai – New York JFK.

Emirates A380 A6-EDL Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Oct 3, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN046, Emirates A6-EDL, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 18th September, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating EK701 Dubai – Mauritius.

Emirates A380 A6-EDK Returns from Barcelona.

Oct 2, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN030, Emirates A6-EDK, departed Barcelona this afternoon operating yesterday’s delayed EK186 Barcelona – Dubai as EK186D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUZ Delivered.

Sep 29, 2017

Airbus A380-842 MSN244, Emirates A6-EUZ, was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this afternoon using callsign UAE5GT. This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 98 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EOQ Returns from Birmingham.

Sep 25, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN201, Emirates A6-EOQ, departed Birmingham early this afternoon operating yesterday’s delayed EK38 Birmingham – Dubai as EK38D.

Emirates A380 A6-EEI Manchester Mouse Cancellation.

Sep 25, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN123, Emirates A6-EEI, operated EK21 Dubai – Manchester in the early hours of this morning, however the return EK22 was cancelled after a mouse was spotted on board. The aircraft will require fumiga

Emirates A380 A6-EOQ Takes Over EK374.

Sep 22, 2017

Following the earlier technical return of EK374 Dubai – Bangkok (depart Dubai 21st September) to Dubai, the delayed service was subsequently operated this morning by Airbus A380-861 MSN201, Emirates A6-EOQ.

Emirates A380 A6-EUP EK374 Dubai Technical Return.

Sep 22, 2017

Airbus A380-842 MSN228, Emirates A6-EUP, operating EK374 Dubai – Bangkok (depart Dubai 21st September) was approaching Chhindwara at 35,000ft in the early hours of this morning when it turned back to Dubai for a safe landing following a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EEQ Enters Dubai Maintenance.

Sep 19, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN141, Emirates A6-EEQ, entered the Dubai maintenance facility in the early hours of this morning after arriving late last night as EK98 from Rome Fiumicino.

Emirates A380 A6-EET Singapore Technical Issue.

Sep 12, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN142, Emirates A6-EET, operated EK354 Dubai – Singapore in the early hours of this morning, however the return EK355 was cancelled due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EDO EK406 Adelaide Medical Diversion.

Sep 9, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN057, Emirates A6-EDO, operating the Dubai – Melbourne sector of EK406 Dubai – Melbourne – Auckland (depart Dubai 8th September) diverted via Adelaide early this morning due to a medical emergency on board. The complete routing was therefore Dubai – Adelaide – Melbourne – Auckland.

Emirates A380 A6-EEY Operates EK143 Madrid A380 Inaugural.

Sep 1, 2017

Emirates switched operation of the EK143/EK144 Dubai – Madrid rotation from Boeing 777-300ER to A380 operation today with Airbus A380-861 MSN157, Emirates A6-EEY operating the inaugural A380 services. This gives Madrid double daily Emirates A380 service.

QANTAS Sydney – London Heathrow Service to Return to Singapore Stopover.

Aug 31, 2017

QANTAS today announced that the QF1/QF2 Sydney – London Heathrow service will amend its stopover from Dubai to Singapore from 25th March 2018. The Sydney – Singapore sectors will replace the current QF5/QF6 Sydney – Singapore A330 service. QANTAS will retain codeshares on Emirates services between Australian ports and Dubai and beyond Dubai across the Emirates network to Europe but there will no longer be any QANTAS operated services to Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EUY Delivered.

Aug 29, 2017

Airbus A380-842 MSN 242, Emirates A6-EUY was delivered Finkenwerder Dubai this evening using callsign UAE5GT. The aircraft is in 58J/557Y configuration. This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 97 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EOM Returns from Sydney.

Aug 29, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN187, Emirates A6-EOM, departed Sydney late this morning operating yesterday’s delayed EK415 Sydney – Dubai as EK415D.

Emirates A380 A6-EOM Sydney Technical Issue.

Aug 28, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN187, Emirates A6-EOM, overnighted at Sydney after arriving as EK414 from Dubai yesterday, however it was unable to operate EK415 Sydney – Dubai early this morning due to a technical issue. The flight has been delayed overnight.

Emirates A380 A6-EEN Returns from Mauritius.

Aug 27, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered on 25th August, Airbus A380-861 MSN135, Emirates A6-EEN, positioned Mauritius – Dubai as EK2606 early this morning.  The aircraft then entered the Dubai maintenance facility.

Emirates A380 A6-EER Mauritius Flight Switch.

Aug 26, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN139, Emirates A6-EER, operated EK701 Dubai – Mauritius this morning, however instead of turning around to operate EK702 Mauritius – Dubai, instead following the A380 technical issue and flight switches at Mauritius yesterday, the aircraft operated yesterday’s delayed EK704 Mauritius – Dubai as EK704D.

Emirates A380 A6-EOW Mauritius Flight Switch.

Aug 25, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN207, Emirates A6-EOW operated EK703 Dubai – Mauritius this morning, then following the earlier A380 technical issue at Mauritius the aircraft turned around to operate EK702 Mauritius – Dubai instead of EK704 Mauritius – Dubai as scheduled. EK704 has been delayed overnight.

Emirates A380 A6-EDB Melbourne Technical Issue.

Aug 24, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN013, Emirates A6-EDB, arrived into Melbourne this morning as EK406 from Dubai (depart Dubai 23rd August), however the onward sector to Auckland was cancelled due to a technical issue. As a result EK407 Auckland – Melbourne sector was also cancelled, however the aircraft was able to return to service late at night operating the delayed EK407 Melbourne – Dubai sector.

Emirates A380 A6-EDL Returns from Bangkok.

Aug 19, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN046, Emirates A6-EDL positioned Bangkok – Dubai early this afternoon as EK2549.

Emirates A380 A6-EDO Operates Delayed Bangkok Services.

Aug 19, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN057, Emirates A6-EDO, operated yesterday’s delayed EK385 Hong Kong – Bangkok sector early this morning using the regular EK385 callsign. On arrival into Bangkok the aircraft then operated yesterday’s delayed EK418 Bangkok – Sydney sector as EK418D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDK Bangkok Rescue Mission.

Aug 18, 2017

Following the earlier Emirates A380 technical issue at Bangkok, Airbus A380-861 MSN030, Emirates A6-EDK positioned Dubai – Bangkok as EK2547 late tonight and will return tomorrow morning operating the delayed Bangkok – Dubai sector of yesterday’s delayed EK385 Hong Kong – Bangkok – Dubai as EK385D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDO Bangkok Flight Switch.

Aug 18, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN057, Emirates A6-EDO, operated the Dubai – Bangkok sector of EK418 Dubai – Bangkok – Sydney this morning. However following the earlier Emirates A380 technical issue at Bangkok, the aircraft then operated the delayed EK384 Bangkok – Hong Kong sector.

Emirates A380 A6-EDL Bangkok Technical Issue.

Aug 18, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN046, Emirates A6-EDL, operated the Dubai – Bangkok sector of EK384 Dubai – Bangkok – Hong Kong in the early hours of this morning. However it was unable to operate the onward sector to Hong Kong due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EDL Returns from Zurich.

Aug 4, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered on 2nd August, A380-841 MSN046, Emirates A6-EDL, positioned Zurich – Dubai this afternoon as EK2560.

 

 

Emirates A380 A6-EOD Zurich Rescue Mission.

Aug 3, 2017

Following the A380 technical issue at Zurich yesterday evening, A380-861 MSN168, Emirates A6-EOD, positioned Dubai – Zurich as EK2559 this morning in order to operate yesterday’s delayed EK86 Zurich – Dubai as EK86D.

Emirates A380 A6-EEB Returns from London Heathrow.

Aug 1, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN109, Emirates A6-EEB, departed London Heathrow early this evening operating yesterday’s EK6 London Heathrow – Dubai as EK6D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUX Enters Service.

Jul 30, 2017

Airbus A380-841 MSN241, Emirates A6-EUX, entered service in the early hours of this morning operating EK346 Dubai – Kuala Lumpur.

Emirates A380 A6-EUX Delivered.

Jul 28, 2017

Airbus A380-841 MSN241, Emirates A6-EUX, was delivered Finkenwerder Dubai this evening using callsign UAE4DY. The aircraft is in 58J/557Y configuration. This brings the A380 fleet up to 96 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EER Dusseldorf Rescue Mission.

Jul 17, 2017

Following the A380 technical issue at Dusseldorf yesterday, Emirates A380 A6-EER positioned Dubai – Dusseldorf late this morning as EK2553 in order to operate yesterday’s delayed EK58 Dusseldorf – Dubai as EK58D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDN Operates Final EK418 to Auckland.

Jul 11, 2017

Emirates will amend the EK418 Dubai – Bangkok – Sydney – Auckland service from tomorrow to operate as a Dubai – Bangkok – Sydney service only. Today’s final Dubai departure working through to Auckland was operated by A380 A6-EDN.

Emirates A380 A6-EEH Continues from Melbourne.

Jul 8, 2017

Following its diversion last night, Emirates A380 A6-EEH departed Melbourne early this evening continuing yesterday’s diverted EK435 Auckland – Brisbane – Dubai routing Melbourne – Brisbane – Dubai as EK435D.

Emirates A380 A6-EEH EK435 Melbourne Diversion.

Jul 7, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EEH operating the Auckland – Brisbane sector of EK435 Auckland – Brisbane – Dubai diverted to Melbourne this evening due to weather at Brisbane. The aircraft will overnight at Melbourne.

Emirates A380 A6-EEA Continues from Shanghai Pudong.

Jul 7, 2017

Following its diversion yesterday, Emirates A380 A6-EEA departed Shanghai Pudong early this morning continuing yesterday’s delayed EK306 Dubai – Beijing routing Shanghai Pudong – Beijing as EK306D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUL Sydney Technical Issue.

Jul 3, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EUL operated the Christchurch – Sydney sector of EK413 Christchurch – Sydney – Dubai this afternoon, however the onward sector to Dubai was cancelled due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EEP EK131 Helsinki Diversion.

Jun 30, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EEP operating EK131 Dubai – Moscow Domodedovo diverted to Helsinki late tonight due to weather at Moscow. This is confirmed as the second Emirates A380 to visit Helsinki.

Emirates A380 A6-EED EK20 Al Ain Diversion.

Jun 19, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EED operating EK20 Manchester – Dubai (depart Manchester 18th June) diverted via Al Ain early this morning due to long weather based hold times at Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EOY Returns from Taipei.

Jun 16, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN209, Emirates A6-EOY, departed Taipei tonight operating today’s scheduled EK367 Taipei – Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EOR Taipei Flight Switch.

Jun 16, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EOR operated EK366 Dubai – Taipei this morning, then following the A380 technical issue at Taipei yesterday, turned around immediately to operate yesterday’s delayed EK367 Taipei – Dubai as EK367D.

Emirates A380 A6-EOY Taipei Technical Issue.

Jun 15, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN209, Emirates A6-EOY, operated EK366 Dubai – Taipei this morning, however the return EK367 has been delayed overnight due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EDB Returns from Milan Malpensa.

Jun 15, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered on 13th June, Airbus A380-861 MSN013, Emirates A6-EDB, positioned Milan Malpensa – Dubai in the early hours of this morning as EK2562.

Emirates A380 A6-EDU Milan Malpensa Rescue Mission.

Jun 14, 2017

Following the A380 technical issue at Milan Malpensa yesterday, Emirates A380 A6-EDU positioned Dubai – Milan Malpensa as EK2561 in the early hours of this morning in to operate yesterday’s delayed EK205 Milan Malpensa – New York JFK sector as EK205D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDB Milan Malpensa Technical Issue.

Jun 13, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN013, Emirates A6-EDB, operated the Dubai – Milan Malpensa sector of EK205 Dubai – Milan Malpensa – New York JFK this morning, however the onward sector to New York JFK has been delayed overnight due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EDH EK3 Sofia Medical Diversion.

Jun 1, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN025, Emirates A6-EDH, operating EK3 Dubai – London Heathrow diverted via Sofia this evening due to a emergency on board. This is the first visit of an Emirates A380 at Sofia, although a Lufthansa A380 has previously vid.

Emirates A380 A6-EDL Returns from Munich.

May 27, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered on 25th May, Airbus A380-861 MSN046, Emirates A6-EDL, positioned Munich – Dubai this morning as EK2554.

Emirates A380 A6-EEO EK434 Sydney Diversion.

May 21, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EEO operating the Dubai – Brisbane sector of EK434 Dubai – Brisbane – Auckland (depart Dubai 20th May) diverted via Sydney this morning due to weather at Brisbane. The complete routing was therefore Dubai – Sydney – Brisbane – Auckland.

Emirates A380 A6-EUQ Enters Dubai Maintenance.

May 19, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EUQ, which has thus far completed two rotations in service, was stopped for maintenance at Dubai this evening after arriving as EK373 from Kuala Lumpur.

Emirates A380 A6-EUQ Enters Service.

May 18, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EUQ entered service this morning operating EK372 Dubai – Bangkok. The aircraft is confirmed as being in 58J/557Y configuration.

Emirates A380 A6-EUQ Delivered.

May 15, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EUQ was delivered Finkenwerder – Nice – Dubai as EK7380 this afternoon. The aircraft took part in publicity events at Nice ahead of Emirates commencing A380 service to Nice from July 1st. This brings the A380 fleet up to 95 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EEF EK434 Sydney Diversion.

May 15, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN135, Emirates A6-EEF, operating the Dubai – Brisbane sector of EK434 Dubai – Brisbane – Auckland (depart Dubai 14th May) diverted via Sydney this morning due to weatner at Brisbane. The Brisbane – Auckland sector operated using callsign EK434D. The aircraft’s complete routing was Dubai – Sydney – Brisbane – Auckland.

Emirates A380 A6-EDG Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

May 13, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN023, Emirates A6-EDG,, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 24th April, returned to service this afternoon operating EK47 Dubai – Frankfurt. This followed yesterday’s technical issue at Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EEF Operates Delayed Heathrow Service.

May 13, 2017

Following the A380 technical issue at Dubai yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN135, Emirates A6-EEF, operated yesterday’s delayed EK5 Dubai – London Heathrow in the early hours of this morning as EK5D. The aircraft then positioned London Heathrow – Dubai as EK2552.

Emirates A380 A6-EDG Returns from Dubai Maintenance, Goes Tech.

May 12, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN023, Emirates A6-EDG,, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 24th April, was scheduled to return to service this afternoon operating EK5 Dubai – London Heathrow, however the aircraft returned to the stand and was unable to operate the service due to a technical issue. The return EK6 was cancelled.

Emirates A380 A6-EDP Enters Dubai Maintenance.

May 8, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN077, Emirates A6-EDP,, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 26th March, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating EK318 Dubai – Tokyo Narita.

Emirates A380 A6-EDJ EK186 Barcelona Medical Return.

May 6, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN009, Emirates A6-EDJ, operating EK186 Barcelona – Dubai stopped the climb at 18, 000 ft this afternoon and returned to Barcelona due to a emergency on board. The aircraft departed again after around an hour on the ground as EK186D.

Emirates A380 A6-EOU Returns from Prague.

May 1, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered on 29th April, Emirates A380 A6-EOU positioned Prague – Dubai in the early hours of this morning as EK2642.

Emirates A380 A6-EOH Operates Delayed Sao Paulo Service.

Apr 27, 2017

Following the technical return of EK261 Dubai – Sao Paulo to Dubai yesterday, the delayed service was operated early this afternoon as EK261D by Emirates A380 A6-EOH. The aircraft will operate today’s delayed EK262 Sao Paulo – Dubai tomorrow as EK262D.

Emirates Announce Melbourne A380 Upgauge.

Apr 27, 2017

Emirates today announced that the EK408/EK408 Dubai – Melbourne rotation will switch from Boeing 777-300ER to A380 operating from 25th March 2018. This will give Melbourne 3 x daily A380 service.

Emirates Announce Madrid A380 Upgauge.

Apr 27, 2017

Emirates today announced that the EK143/EK144 Dubai – Madrid rotation will switch from Boeing 777-300ER to A380 operating from 1st September 2017. This will give Madrid double daily A380 service.

Emirates A380 A6-EOL EK261 Dubai Technical Return.

Apr 26, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EOL operating EK261 Dubai – Sao Paulo was over three hours into the flight this morning when it turned back to Dubai for a safe landing due to a technical issue. Passengers have been accommodated overnight.

Emirates A380 A6-EUL Enters Dubai Maintenance.

Apr 18, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EUL entered the Dubai maintenance facility this evening after arriving as EK242 from Toronto. The aircraft had burst a tyre on departure from Dubai on the outbound EK241 causing damage to the wheel well and was cleared in Toronto for a single flight back to Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EUB Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Apr 14, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN213, Emirates A6-EUB,, which has been under repair at Dubai since 5th April following a ground collision at Singapore on 30th March, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating EK701 Dubai – Mauritius.

Emirates A380 A6-EUY First Flight.

Apr 3, 2017

Airbus A380-842 MSN242, Emirates A6-EUY, made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWSX and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EUB EK405 Singapore Ground Collission Damage.

Mar 30, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN213, Emirates A6-EUB, preparing to operate the Singapore – Dubai sector of EK405 Melbourne – Singapore – Dubai (depart Melbourne 29th March) was being pushed back at Singapore when its right wingtip was in collission with the left wing of Scoot Boeing 787-9 9V-OJA. The flight sector was cancelled and passengers reaccommodated on other services.

Emirates A380 A6-EDN Takes Over EK376.

Mar 26, 2017

Following the earlier technical return of EK376 Dubai – Bangkok to the gate, the service was subsequently operated with a ten hour delay this afternoon by A380 A6-EDN.

Emirates A380 A6-EUP Delivered.

Mar 25, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EUP was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this fternoon as EK7380. The aircraft is the fourth Emirates A380-842 with Rolls-Royce Trent 972 engines. The aircraft is in 58J/557Y configuration. This brings the A380 fleet up to 94 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EDM Returns from Kuwait.

Mar 25, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN042, Emirates A6-EDM, positioned Kuwait – Dubai this afternoon as EK2854.

Emirates A380 A6-EDA EK407 Muscat Diversion.

Mar 25, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN011, Emirates A6-EDA, operating the Melbourne – Dubai sector of EK407 Auckland – Melbourne – Dubai (depart Auckland 24th March) diverted via Muscat this morning due to long weather based hold times at Dubai. The complete routing was therefore Auckland – Melbourne – Muscat – Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EOJ EK303 Muscat Diversion.

Mar 25, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EOJ operating EK303 Shanghai Pudong – Dubai (depart Shanghai Pudong 24th March) diverted via Muscat this morning due to long weather based hold times at Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EEB EK18 London Heathrow Technical Diversion.

Mar 12, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EEB operating EK18 Manchester – Dubai stopped the climb at 9, 000 ft this afternoon when it was unable to retract the landing gear, entered a hold close to Wakefield to work checklists and then diverted to London Heathrow, still at 9,000 ft. The flight was subsequently cancelled.

Emirates A380 A6-EEF Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Mar 10, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN135, Emirates A6-EEF,, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 18th February, returned to service this morning operating EK418 Dubai – Bangkok – Sydney – Auckland.

Emirates A380 A6-EUX First Flight.

Mar 8, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EUX made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWSG and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EDE Returns from Dubai Maintenance, Goes Tech.

Mar 1, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN017, Emirates A6-EDE,, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 31st January, returned to service this afternoon operating EK207 Dubai – New York JFK, however the return EK202 was cancelled due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EDU Returns from Vienna.

Feb 26, 2017

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Emirates A380 A6-EDU departed Vienna this morning operating yesterday’s delayed EK128 Vienna – Dubai as EK128D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUJ Continues from Frankfurt.

Feb 24, 2017

Following its diversion yesterday, Emirates A380 A6-EUJ departed Frankfurt early this morning continuing yesterday’s diverted EK147 Dubai – Amsterdam, routing Frankfurt – Amsterdam as EK147D. The aircraft then operated yesterday’s delayed EK148 Amsterdam – Dubai as EK148D.

Emirates A380 A6-EET EK434 Perth Medical Diversion.

Feb 24, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EET operating the Dubai – Brisbane sector of EK434 Dubai – Brisbane – Auckland (depart Dubai 23rd February) diverted via Perth in the early hours of this morning due to a emergency on board. The complete routing was Dubai – Perth – Brisbane – Auckland.

Emirates A380 A6-EDL EK17 London Gatwick Diversion.

Feb 23, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN046, Emirates A6-EDL, operating EK17 Dubai – Manchester diverted to London Gatwick this afternoon having gone around at Manchester due to high winds. The return EK18 was subsequently cancelled.

Emirates A380 A6-EUI Delivered.

Feb 21, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EUI was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening using callsign UAE3YP. The aircraft is the final A380 for Emirates with GP7270 engines.The aircraft is in 14F/76J/426Y configuration with the lower deck crew rest area. This brings the A380 fleet up to 93 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EUV First Flight.

Feb 20, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EUV made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWSB and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EUH EK421 Perth Medical Return.

Feb 16, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EUH operating EK421 Perth – Dubai (depart Perth 15th February) returned to Perth in the early hours of this morning due to a emergency on board. The aircraft departed for Dubai again early this evening as EK421D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDB EK407 Sydney Diversion.

Feb 15, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN013, Emirates A6-EDB, operating the Auckland – Melbourne sector of EK407 Auckland – Melbourne – Dubai diverted via Sydney this evening making a full routing of Auckland – Sydney – Melbourne – Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EUS First Flight.

Feb 9, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EUS made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWAN and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EOB EK405 Bangkok Technical Diversion.

Feb 1, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EOB operating the Singapore – Dubai sector of EK405 Melbourne – Singapore – Dubai (depart Melbourne 31st January) diverted to Bangkok in the early hours of this morning due to a technical issue. The aircraft was able to position Bangkok – Dubai during the evening as EK2549.

Emirates A380 A6-EEF EK406 Ohakea Air Force Base Diversion.

Jan 29, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN135, Emirates A6-EEF, operating the Melbourne – Auckland sector of EK406 Dubai – Melbourne – Auckland diverted via Ohakea Air Force Base this afternoon after a temporary runway closure at Auckland following the rejected take off of a Singapore Airlines aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EUE Operates Boston Rotation.

Jan 26, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN217, Emirates A6-EUE, operated the EK237/EK238 Dubai – Boston rotation today in place of the usual Boeing 777-300ER in for Boston airport to test their new A380 facilities.

Emirates A380 A6-EUT First Flight.

Jan 24, 2017

Airbus A380-842 MSN236, Emirates A6-EUT, made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWAP and positioned to Finkenwerder for cabin outfitting.

Emirates A380 A6-EOZ Melbourne Technical Issue.

Jan 19, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EOZ arrived into Melbourne this morning as EK404 from Dubai and Singapore (depart Dubai 18th January), however the return EK405 was cancelled due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EEV Operates Delayed Los Angeles Service.

Jan 18, 2017

Following the diversion of yesterday’s EK217 Dubai – Los Angeles to Moscow Domodedovo and its subsequent return to Dubai, the flight departed again this afternoon as EK217D operating by Emirates A380 A6-EEV. The aircraft then operated today’s scheduled EK218 Los Angeles – Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EOD EK217 Moscow Diversion and Dubai Return.

Jan 17, 2017

Emirates A380 A6-EOD operating EK217 Dubai – Los Angeles diverted to Moscow Domodedovo this evening. The diversion appears to have been . The aircraft then departed Moscow Domodedovo to return to Dubai as crew did not have sufficient hours to reach Lis Angeles.

Emirates A380 A6-EDK Returns from Milan Malpensa.

Jan 8, 2017

Following its overnight delay, Airbus A380-861 MSN030, Emirates A6-EDK, departed Milan Malpensa late this afternoon operating yesterday’s delayed EK92 Milan Malpensa – Dubai as EK92D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDK Overnight Milan Malpensa Delay.

Jan 7, 2017

Airbus A380-861 MSN030, Emirates A6-EDK, operated EK91 Dubai – Milan Malpensa this afternoon, however the return EK92 has been delayed overnight. It is not clear whether this is due to a technical or a crew issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EUO Delivered.

Dec 29, 2016

Airbus A380-842 MSN227, Emirates A6-EUO, was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening as EK7380. The aircraft is the third Emirates A380-842 with Rolls-Royce Trent 972 engines. The aircraft is in 58J/557Y configuration. This brings the A380 fleet up to 92 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EUN Delivered.

Dec 29, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUN was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening as EK7382. The aircraft is the second Emirates A380-842 with Rolls-Royce Trent 972 engines. The aircraft is in 58J/557Y configuration. This brings the A380 fleet up to 91 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EUM Delivered.

Dec 28, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUM was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening as EK7380. The aircraft is the first A380 for Emirates with Rolls-Royce Trent 972 engines and is designated an A380-842.The aircraft is in 14F/76J/429Y configuration with no crew rest areas. This brings the A380 fleet up to 90 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EEM EK449 Dubai World Central Fog Diversion.

Dec 28, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN134, Emirates A6-EEM, operating EK449 Auckland – Dubai (depart Auckland 27th December) diverted via Dubai World Central this morning due to fog at Dubai. The aircraft then operated the delayed EK225/EK226 Dubai – San Francisco rotation with the return EK226 operating using callsign EK226D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDX Takes Over EK97.

Dec 25, 2016

Following the technical return of EK97 Dubai – Rome Fiumicino to Dubai, the service was subsequently operated by Emirates A380 A6-EDX.

Emirates A380 A6-EUD EK97 Dubai Technical Return.

Dec 25, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUD operating EK97 Dubai – Rome Fiumicino was at 36, > 000 ft over northern Iran around two hours into the flight when it turned back to Dubai due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EEU Los Angeles Rescue Mission.

Dec 23, 2016

Following the A380 technical issue at Los Angeles on 21st December, Emirates A380 A6-EEU positioned Dubai – Seattle – Los Angeles in the early hours of this morning as EK2515 in to operate the delayed EK218 Los Angeles – Dubai of 21st December as EK218D.

Emirates A380 A6-EOE Returns from Mumbai.

Dec 22, 2016

Following the technical issue it encountered on 19th December, Emirates A380 A6-EOE positioned Mumbai – Dubai late tonight as EK2549 and went back into the Dubai maintenance facility.

Emirates A380 A6-EOT Hong Kong Rescue Mission.

Dec 22, 2016

Following the earlier A380 technical issue at Hong Kong, Emirates A380 A6-EOT positioned Dubai – Hong Kong as EK2590 early this morning in to operate the delayed EK381 Hong Kong – Dubai as EK381D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDX Hong Kong Technical Issue.

Dec 22, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EDX arrived into Hong Kong late last night as EK380 from Dubai, > however it was unable to operate the return EK381 in the early hours of this morning due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EUL Delivered.

Dec 20, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUL was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening as EK7380. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/426Y configuration with the underfloor crew rest area at the front. This brings the A380 fleet up to 89 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EUE Mumbai Rescue Mission.

Dec 20, 2016

Following the earlier A380 technical issue at Mumbai, Airbus A380-861 MSN217, Emirates A6-EUE, positioned Dubai – Mumbai as EK2547 this afternoon in to operate the delayed EK501 Mumbai – Dubai as EK501D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDD Returns from New York JFK.

Dec 20, 2016

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN020, Emirates A6-EDD, departed New York JFK this afternoon operating yesterday’s delayed EK208 New York JFK – Dubai as EK208D.

Emirates A380 A6-EEI Hong Kong Technical Issue.

Dec 19, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EEI arrived into Hong Kong yesterday evening as EK380 from Dubai, however its scheduled return to Dubai in the early hours of this morning as EK381 was cancelled due to a technical issue. The aircraft was able to position Hong Kong – Dubai this evening as EK2525.

Emirates A380 A6-EUK Delivered.

Dec 9, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUK was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening as UAE6CP. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/426Y with a lower deck crew rest area. This brings the A380 fleet up to 88 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EEL Returns from Dusseldorf.

Dec 5, 2016

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Emirates A380 A6-EEL departed Dusseldorf late this morning operating yesterday’s delayed EK58 Dusseldorf – Dubai late this morning as EK58D.

Emirates A380 A6-EEH EK435 Sydney Diversion.

Dec 3, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EEH operating the Auckland – Brisbane sector of EK435 Auckland – Brisbane – Dubai diverted via Sydney this evening due to weather at Brisbane. The full routing was Auckland – Sydney – Brisbane – Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EEF EK419 Dubai World Central Fog Diversion.

Dec 3, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN135, Emirates A6-EEF, operating the Bangkok – Dubai sector of EK419 Auckland – Sydney – Bangkok – Dubai (depart Auckland 2nd December) diverted via Dubai World Central this morning due to fog at Dubai. The complete routing was therefore Auckland – Sydney – Bangkok – Dubai World Central – Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EUJ Delivered.

Nov 30, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUJ was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening as EK7380. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/426Y with a lower deck crew rest area. This brings the A380 fleet up to 87 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EEQ EK407 Perth Fuel Diversion.

Nov 26, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EEQ operating the Melbourne – Dubai sector of EK407 Auckland – Melbourne – Dubai (depart Auckland 25th November) diverted via Perth for fuel in the early hours of this morning due to temporary fuel supply issues in Melbourne.

Emirates A380 A6-EEW EK405 Singapore Technical Delay.

Nov 24, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EEW arrived into Singapore late last night as EK405 from Melbourne, however the onward sector to Dubai was delayed by 14 hours due to a technical issue and operated this evening as EK405D.

Emirates A380 A6-EON Takes Over Yesterday’s EK225

Nov 21, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EON operated yesterday’s EK225/EK226 Dubai – San Francisco rotations using callsigns EK225D/EK226D following yesterday’s EK225 making a lengthy diversion to Moscow Domodedovo and then returning to Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EEP EK225 Moscow Medical Diversion.

Nov 20, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EEP operating EK225 Dubai – San Francisco made a lengthy diversion via Moscow Domodedovo this afternoon due to a emergency on board. It was then apparent that crew did not have sufficient hours to reach San Francisco and so the flight returned to Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EOW London Heathrow Cancellation and Paris Rescue Mission.

Nov 20, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EOW operated EK29 Dubai – London Heathrow this morning, however following the earlier A380 technical issue at Paris CDG, the return EK30 was cancelled and the aircraft positioned London Heathrow – Paris CDG as EK2552 in to operate the delayed EK72 Paris CDG – Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EUH Delivered.

Nov 19, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUH was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this morning as EK7380. This brings the A380 fleet up to 86 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EDN Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Nov 19, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN056, Emirates A6-EDN,, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 30th September, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating EK354 Dubai – Singapore.

Emirates A380 A6-EDE Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Nov 19, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN017, Emirates A6-EDE,, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 12th November, returned to service in the early hours of this morning operating EK203 Dubai – New York JFK.

Emirates A380 A6-EOW EK382 Mumbai Diversion.

Nov 12, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EOW operating EK382 Dubai – Hong Kong diverted via Mumbai this morningcontinuing to Hong Kong after around an hour on the ground. This is being cited as for operational reasons rather than a diversion.

Emirates A380 A6-EDH Returns from Paris CDG.

Oct 31, 2016

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN025, Emirates A6-EDH, departed Paris CDG early this afternoon operating yesterday’s delayed EK74 Paris CDG – Dubai as EK74D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUG Operates A380 Christchurch Inaugural.

Oct 30, 2016

Emirates switched the routing of the EK412/EK413 rotation from Dubai – Sydney – Auckland to Dubai – Sydney – Christchurch with effect from today with A380 A6-EUG operating the inaugural Christchurch rotation. This was the first Emirates A380 service to Christchurch.

Emirates A380 A6-EOD Operates EK418 Auckland Inaugural.

Oct 30, 2016

Emirates switched the routing of the EK418/EK419 rotation from Dubai – Bangkok – Sydney – Christchurch to Dubai – Bangkok – Sydney – Auckland today and also switched the service from Boeing 777-300ER to A380 operation with A6-EOD operating the first Auckland/A380 EK418 service.

Emirates A380 A6-EDC Dubai Test Flight.

Oct 28, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN016, Emirates A6-EDC,, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 12th September, undertook a Dubai – Dubai test flight early this afternoon as EK2551.

Emirates A380 A6-EUR First Flight.

Oct 28, 2016

Airbus A380-842 MSN232, Emirates A6-EUR, made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWAE and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EUG Delivered.

Oct 25, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUG was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening as EK7380. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/426Y with a lower deck crew rest area. This brings the A380 fleet up to 85 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EOS Returns from Athens.

Oct 11, 2016

Following its overnight crew delay, Emirates A380 A6-EOS departed Athens in the early hours of this morning operating yesterday’s delayed EK106 Athens – Dubai as EK106D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUF Perth Pilot Issue.

Oct 9, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUF arrived into Perth in the early hours of this morning as EK424 from Dubai (depart Dubai 8th October), however the return EK425 was cancelled after the pilot was stood down after allegedly refusing to take alcohol and tests. The aircraft was able to position Perth – Dubai during the evening as EK2669.

Emirates A380 A6-EUF Delivered.

Oct 5, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUF was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening as EK7380. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/426Y with a lower deck crew rest area. This brings the A380 fleet up to 84 aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EUQ First Flight.

Sep 29, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUQ made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWSF and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EUC Operates Amman Rotation.

Sep 25, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUC operated the EK901/EK902 Dubai – Amman rotation today as a one-off operation to mark 30 years of Emirates service to Amman. This was the first A380 visit to Jordan.

Emirates A380 A6-EOW Continues from Singapore.

Sep 12, 2016

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Emirates A380 A6-EOW departed Singapore this afternoon operating yesterday’s delayed EK404 Singapore – Melbourne sector as EK404D. The aircraft will operate today’s EK405 Melbourne – Singapore – Dubai in the early hours of tomorrow morning as EK405D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUC Enters Service.

Sep 12, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUC entered service this morning operating EK1 Dubai – London Heathrow. The aircraft is confirmed as being in 12F/76J/429Y configuration without the main deck crew rest area.

Emirates A380 A6-EUC Delivered.

Sep 10, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUC was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai late this morning as EK7380. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/429Y configuration with no crew rest area. This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 83 aircraft.

Emirates Switches EK418 to Auckland and Upgauges to A380.

Sep 6, 2016

Emirates today announced that the existing EK418/EK419 Dubai – Bangkok – Sydney – Christchurch rotation will become a Dubai – Bangkok – Sydney – Auckland rotation with effect from 30th October 2016. The service will be upgauged from Boeing 777-300ER to A380 operation on the same day and will operate to the following schedule:

EK418 Dubai 0855 – 1805 Bangkok 1930 – 0900+1 Sydney 1040 – Auckland 1555
EK419 Auckland 1630 – 1815 Sydney 1945 – 0055+1 Bangkok – 0225 – Dubai 0605.

It should be noted that this only allows 35 minutes at Auckland so it appears that the intention is for EK419 to be operated by the aircraft inbound to Auckland as EK406, EK434 or EK448.

Emirates Switches EK412 to Christchurch.

Sep 6, 2016

Emirates today announced that the existing EK412/EK413 Dubai – Sydney – Auckland rotation will become a Dubai – Sydney – Christchurch rotation with effect from 30th October 2016. The service will remain an A380 operation and will operate to the following schedule:

EK412 Dubai 1015 – 0700+1 Sydney 0845 – Christchurch 1350
EK413 Christchurch 1945 – 2005 Sydney 2145 – Dubai 0515+1.

Emirates A380 A6-EDP Returns from New York JFK.

Aug 28, 2016

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN077, Emirates A6-EDP, departed New York JFK this afternoon operating yesterday’s delayed EK202 New York JFK – Dubai as EK202D.

Emirates A380 A6-EOF Returns from Los Angeles.

Aug 28, 2016

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Emirates A380 A6-EOF departed Los Angeles this afternoon operating yesterday’s delayed EK216 Los Angeles – Dubai as EK216D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDP JFK Delay Technical Issue.

Aug 27, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN077, Emirates A6-EDP, arrived into New York JFK as EK207 from Dubai this evening, however the return EK202 has been delayed overnight due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EOX Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Aug 26, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EOX, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 20th August after it returned following the deployment of the oxygen ms, returned to service this afternoon operating EK186 Dubai – Barcelona.

Emirates A380 A6-EDQ Returns from Munich.

Aug 24, 2016

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN080, Emirates A6-EDQ, departed Munich this afternoon operating yesterday’s delayed EK52 Munich – Dubai as EK52D.

Emirates A380 A6-EOX EK147 Dubai Technical Return.

Aug 20, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EOX operating EK147 Dubai – Amsterdam was close to the Iranian/Turkish b near Urmia at 38, 000 ft this morning when the oxygen ms descended. Crew descended to 31, 000 ft and returned to Dubai for a safe landing. The aircraft then entered the Dubai maintenance facility.

Emirates A380 A6-EUE Delivered.

Aug 19, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN217, Emirates A6-EUE, was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai late this evening as EK7380. The aircraft is in a new 14F/76J/426Y with a lower deck crew rest area.This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 82 aircraft.

Emirates Announce One-Off Amman A380 Service.

Aug 15, 2016

Emirates today announced a one-off A380 rotation on the Dubai – Amman route on 25th September 2016 in to mark 30 years on service on the route. The EK901/EK902 rotation will be A380 operated.

Emirates Announce All A380 Service for Manchester.

Aug 9, 2016

Emirates today announced that it will switch the EK21/EK22 Manchester – Dubai rotation from Boeing 777-300ER to A380 operation from 1st January 2017. This will give Manchester 3 x daily A380 service.

Emirates A380 A6-EOG Continues from New York JFK.

Aug 7, 2016

Following its double diversions yesterday, Emirates A380 A6-EOG departed New York JFK this morning routing New York JFK – San Francisco as EK225. The aircraft then operated yesterday’s delayed EK226 San Francisco – Dubai as EK226D.

Emirates A380 A6-EOG EK225 Copenhagen Medical and JFK Diversions.

Aug 6, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EOG operating EK225 Dubai – San Francisco diverted to Copenhagen this afternoon due to a diversion. The aircraft then departed again, however crew did not have sufficient hours to reach San Francisco and so the flight diverted again to New York JFK.

Emirates A380 A6-EEQ EK434 Brisbane Technical Issue.

Jul 28, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EEQ arrived into Brisbane this morning as EK434 from Dubai (depart Dubai 27th July), however the onward service to Auckland and today’s EK435 Auckland – Brisbane – Dubai were cancelled due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EUO First Flight.

Jul 26, 2016

Airbus A380-842 MSN227, Emirates A6-EUO, made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWSA and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EDF Returns from Frankfurt.

Jul 23, 2016

Following its rejected take off yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN007, Emirates A6-EDF, departed Frankfurt early this evening operating yesterday’s delayed EK48 Frankfurt – Dubai as EK48D.

Emirates A380 A6-EUL First Flight.

Jul 19, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUL made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWSP and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EUN First Flight.

Jul 12, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUN made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWSR and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EEE Jeddah Rescue Mission.

Jul 6, 2016

Following the A380 technical issue at Dubai yesterday, Emirates A380 A6-EEE positioned Dubai – Jeddah in the early hours of this morning as EK2541 in to operate yesterday’s delayed EK804 Jeddah – Dubai.

Emirates A380 A6-EOV Jeddah Technical Issue.

Jul 5, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN206, Emirates A6-EOV, operated EK803 Dubai – Jeddah this afternoon, however it was unable to operate the return EK804 due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EUD Enters Service.

Jul 2, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUD entered service this evening operating EK85 Dubai – Zurich. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/429Y configuration without the main deck crew rest area.

Emirates A380 A6-EUD Delivered.

Jun 30, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUD was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai late this afternoon as EK7380. This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 81 aircraft

Emirates A380 A6-EUK First Flight.

Jun 29, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUK made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWSH and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EUK First Flight.

Jun 29, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUK made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWSH and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EUB Enters Service.

Jun 29, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN213, Emirates A6-EUB, entered service this morning operating EK55 Dubai – Dusseldorf. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/429Y configuration without the main deck crew rest area.

Emirates A380 A6-EUB Delivered.

Jun 21, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN213, Emirates A6-EUB, was delivered Finkenwerder – Vienna this afternoon as EK7380 where it will be involved in media events before the start of A380 operations to Vienna on July 1st. This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 80 aircraft

Emirates Confirm A380 for Direct Auckland Service.

Jun 6, 2016

Emirates today confirmed that the EK448/EK449 Dubai – Auckland service will switch from Boeing 777-200LR to A380 operation from 30th October 2016. This is expected to be payload restricted with a number of seats blocked off.

Emirates A380 A6-EDX Returns from Dubai Maintenance.

Jun 2, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EDX, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 11th May, returned to service this morning operating EK31 Dubai – London Heathrow. This was the first EK31/EK32 rotation to be operated by A380 equipment, taking over from Boeing 777-300ERs.

Emirates A380 A6-EUA Delivered.

May 31, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUA was delivered Finkenwerder – Berlin Schoenefeld this evening as EK7380 in to appear at the ILA Berlin Air Show. This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 79 aircraft. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/429Y configuration without the main deck crew rest area.

Emirates A380 A6-EDW Bangkok Flight Switch.

May 31, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN103, Emirates A6-EDW, arrived into Bangkok as EK372 from Dubai this afternoon, however following the earlier A380 technical issue at Bangkok instead of turning around to operate EK373 back to Dubai it instead operated the delayed EK384 Bangkok – Hong Kong sector. EK373 Bangkok – Dubai was cancelled.

Emirates A380 A6-EEI Bangkok Technical Issue.

May 31, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EEI arrived into Bangkok as EK384 from Dubai early this afternoon, however it was unable to operate the onward sector to Hong Kong due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EDL Returns from London Heathrow.

May 24, 2016

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN046, Emirates A6-EDL, departed London Heathrow early this afternoon operating yesterday’s delayed EK6 London Heathrow – Dubai as EK6D.

Emirates A380 A6-EOZ Delivered.

May 20, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EOZ was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening as EK7380. This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 78 aircraft. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/429Y configuration without the main deck crew rest area.

Emirates A380 A6-EEH EK434 Mumbai Medical Diversion.

May 17, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EEH operating the Dubai – Brisbane sector of EK434 Dubai – Brisbane – Auckland diverted via Mumbai this afternoon due to a emergency on board. The full routing was therefore Dubai – Mumbai – Brisbane – Auckland.

Emirates A380 A6-EDC Milan Malpensa Technical Issue.

May 17, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EDC arrived into Milan Malpensa this morning as EK206 from New York JFK (depart New York JFK 16th May), however the onward service to Dubai was cancelled due to a technical issue with the aircraft.

Emirates A380 A6-EEE Barcelona Rescue Mission.

May 10, 2016

Following [rss-uut] the technical return of EK186 Barcelona – Dubai to Barcelona yesterday, Emirates A380 A6-EEE positioned Dubai – Barcelona as EK2515 in the early hours of this morning in to operate the delayed service as EK186D.

Emirates A380 A6-EEA EK186 Barcelona Technical Return.

May 9, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EEA operating EK186 Barcelona – Dubai stopped the climb at 7, 000 ft this afternoon due to a technical issue. circled to work checklists and burn fuel then returned to Barcelona for a safe landing. The flight has been delayed overnight.

Emirates A380 A6-EDR Returns from Hong Kong.

May 5, 2016

Following the technical issue it encountered yesterday, Airbus A380-861 MSN083, Emirates A6-EDR, departed Hong Kong this evening operating yesterday’s delayed EK385 Hong Kong – Bangkok – Dubai as EK385D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDJ Dubai Test Flight.

May 2, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EDJ, > which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 7th March, undertook a Dubai – Dubai test flight early this afternoon as EK2551.

Emirates A380 A6-EOY Delivered.

Apr 22, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN209, Emirates A6-EOY, was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening as EK7380. This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 77 aircraft. The aircraft is in 58J/557Y configuration.

Emirates A380 A6-EUG First Flight.

Apr 19, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUG made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWAB and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EOT EK55 Larnaca Medical Diversion.

Apr 19, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EOT operating EK55 Dubai – Dusseldorf diverted via Larnaca this afternoon due to a emergency on board. This is the second Emirates A380 diversion via Larnaca in two days and the second every A380 visit to Larnaca.

Emirates A380 A6-EOX Delivered.

Apr 13, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EOX was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening as EK7380. This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 76 aircraft. The aircraft is in 58J/557Y configuration.

Emirates A380 A6-EOP EK39 Dubai Technical Return.

Apr 7, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EOP operating EK39 Dubai – Birmingham was just over an hour into the flight above the Persian Gulf this morning when it turned back to Dubai for a safe landing due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EUF First Flight.

Apr 6, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EUF made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWAV and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EDK Dubai Test Flight.

Apr 2, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EDK, which has been under maintenance at Dubai since 8th February, undertook a Dubai – Dubai test flight early this afternoon as EK2551.

Emirates A380 A6-EEE Returns from Shanghai.

Mar 28, 2016

Following the technical issue it encountered on 26th March, Emirates A380 A6-EEE departed Shanghai Pudong in the early hours of this morning operating the delayed EK303 Shanghai Pudong – Dubai of 26th March as EK8303.

Emirates A380 A6-EOP EK19 London Heathrow Diversion.

Mar 26, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EOP operating EK19 Dubai – Manchester diverted via London Heathrow this evening after going around three times at Manchester when the Flight Management System repeatedly warned that Manchester’s runways were too short to attempt to land on. Due to the delay caused by the diversion the return EK20 operated after midnight as EK20D. This was the first appearance of a Two Class A380 at London Heathrow.

Emirates A380 A6-EOW Delivered.

Mar 25, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EOW was delivered Finkenwerder – Dubai this evening as EK7380. This brings the Emirates A380 fleet up to 75 aircraft. The aircraft is in 14F/76J/429Y configuration.

Emirates A380 A6-EOW Positions to Birmingham for Tests and Media.

Mar 22, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EOW, still wearing test registration F-WWSJ, positioned Toulouse – Birmingham using an Airbus callsign this afternoon. The aircraft did jetbridge trials this evening prior to Emirates commencing A380 service to Birmingham next week and will be the centre of media events tomorrow.

Emirates A380 A6-EDW Returns from Shanghai.

Mar 21, 2016

Following the technical issue it encountered on 16th March, Airbus A380-861 MSN103, Emirates A6-EDW, positioned Shanghai Pudong – Dubai this afternoon as EK2519.

Emirates A380 A6-EUE First Flight.

Mar 21, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN217, Emirates A6-EUE, made its first flight from Toulouse today wearing test registration F-WWAU and positioned Toulouse – Finkenwerder.

Emirates A380 A6-EEC Overnight Shanghai Delay.

Mar 18, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN110, Emirates A6-EEC, arrived into Shanghai Pudong as EK302 from Dubai this afternoon, however the return EK303 has been delayed overnight due to a lack of rested crew at Shanghai following the delays to yesterday’s service. EK303 will now operate early tomorrow as EK303A.

Emirates A380 A6-EEJ Continues from Hong Kong, Then Positions Home.

Mar 18, 2016

Following its diversion yesterday, Emirates A380 A6-EEJ positioned Hong Kong – Shanghai Pudong this morning as EK2518. Due to weather issues reducing the number of passengers travelling all passengers at Shanghai Pudong could be accommodated on existing services and so the aircraft positioned Shanghai Pudong – Dubai as EK2519.

Emirates A380 A6-EDX Continues from Hong Kong.

Mar 18, 2016

Following its weather diversion yesterday, / Emirates A380 A6-EDX departed Hong Kong this morning continuing yesterday’s double diverted Dubai – Shanghai Pudong routing Hong Kong – Shanghai Pudong as EK302D. The aircraft then operated yesterday’s delayed EK303 Shanghai Pudong – Dubai as EK303D.

Emirates A380 A6-EDU EK302 Dubai Windshield Diversion.

Mar 17, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EDU operating EK302 Dubai – Shanghai Pudong was just over an hour into the flight in the early hours of this morning when it turned back to Dubai for a safe landing after a cockpit windshield cracked.

Emirates A380 A6-EDW Shanghai Technical Issue.

Mar 16, 2016

Airbus A380-861 MSN103, Emirates A6-EDW, arrived into Shanghai Pudong as EK302 from Dubai this afternoon, however it was unable to operated its scheduled return as EK303 due to a technical issue.

Emirates A380 A6-EDM EK406 Adelaide Diversion.

Mar 13, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EDM operating the Dubai – Melbourne sector of EK406 Dubai – Melbourne – Auckland (depart Dubai 12th March) diverted via Adelaide this morning due to weather at Melbourne. The complete routing was therefore Dubai – Adelaide – Melbourne – Auckland.

Emirates A380 A6-EEK EK412 Colombo Medical Diversion.

Mar 10, 2016

Emirates A380 A6-EEK operating the Dubai – Sydney sector of EK412 Dubai – Sydney – Auckland diverted via Colombo this evening due to a emergency on board. The complete route was therefore Dubai – Colombo – Sydney – Auckland.