Emirates has taken delivery of its first A-350/900 aircraft, marking an important step in airline' fleet growth strategy. It marks the long-standing partnership between the carrier and Airbus which is built on innovation, efficiency. The A-350 is set to enhance Emirates’ medium and long-haul operations beyond the airline’s existing network.

The carrier has ordered a total of 65 A-350/900s as part of its broader plans to support Dubai’s’ Economic Agenda, which aims to add 400 cities to Dubai’s foreign trade map over the next decade. The A-350 will play a vital role in establishing the newly announced Dubai World Central (DWC) mega hub, further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global aviation reference.

This A-350/900 will feature three spacious cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers (32 business, 21 premium economy and 259 spacious economy class seats). Emirates will also be the first airline in the Middle-East to introduce Airbus' new HBCplus satcom connectivity solution.

The A-350 is the widebody aircraft for the long range reference in the 300-410 seater category. 

As with all Airbus airplanes, the aircraft is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and the company is targeting to have its planes up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.

At the end of October 2024, the A-350 Family had won more than 1,340 firm orders from 60 customers worldwide.