Quantcast

Emirates reveals special livery for A380 promoting courier express service

Emirates reveals special livery for A380 promoting courier express service
Policy
Webp messenger creation 8bbb8689 c49c 4a8b aea0 19b78b92dd0a
Emirates Airbus A380 | Official Website

Emirates has unveiled a unique livery for one of its Airbus A380 aircraft, marking a significant step in the evolution of its 'Courier Express' service. Initially introduced as an April Fool's joke, this service has transformed into a reality with the new package-inspired design on the aircraft registered as A6-EET.

The special livery was applied at Emirates Engineering located at Dubai International Airport. The process required a complete repaint and involved an extensive project that included designing, producing, installing, and painting the customized double-decker plane. The newly painted aircraft recently flew from Dubai to Johannesburg.

"Inspired by brown paper packages, the aircraft’s nose and fuselage are wrapped in kraft paper, torn to reveal the UAE flag on the tailfin and the Emirates Courier Express logo emblazoned on each side," Emirates stated. "The logo also adorns each of the four engines, while the belly features the classic red Emirates branding."

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

Emirates emphasized that this is their first cargo-inspired livery and noted that it highlights what makes their 'Courier Express' service innovative. This includes seamless integration between its fleet of over 250 aircraft and a high-frequency global network. The airline's SkyCargo infrastructure plays a crucial role in supporting this service.

Interestingly, despite being stored between July 2020 and May 14 and not flying commercially during this period, A6-EET did not receive an upgrade to include Emirates’ latest premium economy cabin configuration. It retains its previous configuration with 14 first-class seats, 76 business-class seats, and 399 economy class seats.

The 'Courier Express' service began as an April Fool's prank but quickly became a serious venture for Emirates. On April 1st last year, they announced through media channels that they would be introducing door-to-door delivery for Very Important Packages (VIPs). Despite initial skepticism due to its timing as an April Fool's joke, Emirates confirmed it was indeed launching such a service.

“Breaking the boundaries of commercial airline models,” said Emirates at that time about their new service offering direct package delivery from origin to destination using their extensive global network.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

United Airlines is set to expand its Premium Plus cabin in response to increasing demand for premium economy seats.

Jul 19, 2025

Emirates, the leading operator of Airbus A380 superjumbo jets, continues to find success with this aircraft as a flagship of its fleet.

Jul 19, 2025

An Antonov An-124 aircraft, owned by Antonov Airlines, has departed from Kyiv, Ukraine, after being grounded for over three years.

Jul 19, 2025

An Air China Airbus A350 and an SF Airlines Boeing 767-300ER were involved in a near-miss incident over Russian airspace.

Jul 19, 2025

Airbus is set to start equipping fuselages for its A321 aircraft in China.

Jul 19, 2025

For over five decades, the Boeing 747 has captured the attention of aviation enthusiasts and professionals.

Jul 19, 2025