How Emirates will keep the world's largest airliner flying for years to come —even though Airbus doesn't make it anymore

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Final Airbus A380 to Emirates
Emirates has signed deals worth over $1.5 billion in an effort to keep its Airbus A380s flying.

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Emirates is spending over $1 billion to continue flying its A380s, a mammoth jet famous for its onboard shower and bar. See inside the superjumbo.

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Emirates A380 at the Dubai Airshow in 2023.
Emirates A380.

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I went onboard an Emirates A380 for the first time and was blown away by the first-class luxuries – and how you can shower in mid-air

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Business Insider's Pete Syme takes a selfie on the tarmac in front of an Emirates Airbus A380 at the Dubai Airshow
Business Insider's Pete Syme and an Emirates Airbus A380 at the Dubai Airshow.

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The biggest moments at the Dubai Airshow, as Boeing beats Airbus, Emirates criticizes Rolls Royce, and Israeli companies' stands lay empty

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The sun sets behind the exhibition hall and entrance to the Dubai Airshow, with Qatar Airways and UAE flags in the foreground.
The entrance to the Dubai Airshow.

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More than 55 global airlines still fly over Russia, including to and from the US: 'a crisis in the making'

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Airlines like Dubai-based Emirates cross Russia on flights to and from the US.

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Take a look at this first-of-its kind lie-flat business class seat Flydubai is installing in its Boeing 737 MAX jets

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Flydubai's single-aisle VUE business class lie-flat seat.
Flydubai's recent unveiled its upgraded lie-flat business class seat called VUE.

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Emirates is opening a new store that will allow passengers to check in and drop off their bags without having to go to the airport

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A man in a blue suit uses a self-service kiosk to check-in at Emirates new check-in city terminal in Dubai.
Emirates' city terminal is in Dubai's financial district, 15 minutes from the airport by car, and around 30 minutes by public transport.

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Qantas is set to launch the new world's longest flight in 2025. See which airlines and routes claimed the title each year since 1997.

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Qantas A350-1000 aircraft, with
Qantas plans to start operating its record-setting Sydney-London route with an Airbus A350.

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More airlines are selling a cheaper business class where you'll get comfy lie-flat seat but won't get to pick which one. Meet basic business.

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Air France new business class cabin.
Air France business class cabin.

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The world's largest passenger jet took flight for the first time 18 years ago. See the full history of the Airbus A380 superjumbo from marvel to reject.

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Emirates Airbus A380

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