Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emirates Airlines announced the launch of the next phase of its program to modernize its aircraft fleet, which will include 60 Airbus A380 aircraft and 51 Boeing 777 aircraft.
Starting in August 2026, the tanker will begin introducing a range of products on board aircraft.
Along with an advanced and immersive next-generation aerial entertainment system, and high-speed Internet access via Starlink technology.
Emirates Engineering Center cooperated with its partners, Airbus, Safran, Ricaro, Panasonic, Starlink and UUDS.
This is to offer the latest seat designs and a new air lounge on board 60 of its Airbus A380 aircraft.
In conjunction with the adoption of the advanced air entertainment system “Astrova from Panasonic”.
To provide an integrated and distinctive experience for passengers on board 111 aircraft scheduled to be updated during the next phase of the program.
Emirates Airlines played a pivotal role in driving product innovation in cooperation with its global partners.
By continuously working with aircraft manufacturers and suppliers to improve comfort, privacy, and the overall onboard travel experience.
Emirates Airlines chose the “Astrova” system from Panasonic Avionics to update the in-flight entertainment products on the “Airbus A380” and “Boeing 777” aircraft with an advanced air entertainment system.
While the travel experience was enhanced by the launch of the fleet-wide Starlink satellite communication service.
To be installed in parallel with the modernization program on aircraft of the two mentioned models.
The modernization program reflects Emirates Airlines’ continued commitment to investing in its products and services.
The carrier first announced the program in 2021 to upgrade 120 aircraft.
It then expanded it in May 2024 to include 191 aircraft.
Before later raising the number to 219 aircraft in the same year, it completed the modernization of 76 aircraft.
It takes about 22 days to upgrade each Airbus A380, and about 18 days for each Boeing 777.
The program maintains a steady pace, updating two aircraft every month.
