LAGOS – Emirates Airlines, has officially unveiled its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft to join its fleet of airplanes.
A statement by the media consultant to the airline in Nigeria, said that the aircraft with capacity for 312 passengers was unveiled recently at an exclusive event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The event, led by Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, was attended by dignitaries, aerospace partners, government officials, members of the media, as well as aviation enthusiasts.
The statement hinted that guests were able to experience the aircraft’s interiors, equipped with its next generation products and latest technologies.
The aircraft is divided into three cabin classes; 32 next-generation business class lie-flat seats, 21 premium economy seats and 259 pitched economy class seats.
The statement said that the latest onboard products reflected the airline’s commitment to delivering a premium passenger experience while optimising operational efficiency.
The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type to join Emirates’ fleet since 2008.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chief Executive, EmiratesAirline& Group, while commenting on the acquisition, described the event as an exciting milestone for Emirates.
According to him, the aircraft sets the stage for Emirates to spread its wings farther by offering added range, efficiency and flexibility to our network, enabling us to meet customer demand in new markets and unlock newopportunitiesinthecitiesthat we serve.
He added: “Onboard, our updated interiors and seating configurations will help us deliver a more elevated and comfortable experience to travellers across every cabin class.
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