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Emirates: no more A-380s to fly to New York

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Airbus superjumbos will be replaced by Boeing 777s

Emirates announced that, due to lower demand, it will not use anymore the Airbus A-380 airplanes for the links with New York. The two superjumbos now used for this route will be moved to fly from Dubai to Toronto (three weekly frequencies) and from Dubai to Bangkok (2 daily frequencies). The A-380s to New York will be replaced by Boeing 777s, starting on June the 1st. "A decision based solely on...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1101490
Rome, Italy, 03/19/2009 14:28
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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