Alerts Sign-up
Companies worldwide embraced April Fools' Day this year by launching fictional stories that entertained and amused audiences. Aviation enthusiasts got a surprise when FlightRadar24 displayed Concorde aircraft seemingly flying from Paris and London to New York, despite the supersonic airliner being retired since 2003. Though it was a well-orchestrated hoax, FlightRadar24 included impressive details like registration numbers and speed metrics.
Emirates also joined the fun by announcing a new parcel delivery service on social media, stating it would introduce "Very Important Parcels" service, rivaling delivery giants like DHL. "Breaking the boundaries of commercial airline models, this new service provides door-to-door delivery with the same level of care that Emirates provides to all its other passengers," the airline explained. While landing an A380 on a neighborhood street is impractical, the announcement was just a creative prank.
In another story, Simple Flying suggested a relaunch of the Airbus A380, modified for low-cost carriers like Ryanair, offering solutions for high-frequency routes. Like other stories, it was an April Fools' joke.
