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Mon, 08/02/2010 - 15:40
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The Great Wall embraces Emirates' A380
Dubai, Aug 2, 2010 (WAM)- Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, signalled its commitment to support the growing trade and tourism relationship between Dubai and China with the arrival of flight EK306 at Beijing Capital International Airport, marking the first scheduled Airbus A380 service to China.
The world's largest commercial aircraft landed in the world's most populous country to a water cannon welcome, with VIPs from Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA), Beijing Terminal 3 and the gathered media looking on.
Among the VIP guests who flew to Beijing aboard Emirates' A380 was the Consul General of Chinese Consulate, H.E. Gao Youzhen; Head of HR '&' Admin. of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Mr Kang Xun; the Managing Director of China Construction, Mr Yu Tao; President of SINOPEC, Mr Shengli Fan; the Managing Director of COSCO, Mr Wei Zhao and the Managing Director of Phoenix Travel, Ms Zhao Fang.
The 517 seat A380 operates as EK 306 departing Dubai daily at 04:10 hrs, touching down in the Chinese capital city at 15:10 hrs. The return flight, EK 307 takes off from Beijing Capital International Airport at 23:55 hrs, landing at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport at 04:20 hrs the following day.
The Airbus A380 is the most environmentally advanced commercial aircraft in the world, its lighter and stronger structure results in an up to 20% less fuel burn per seat than today's largest aircraft types. Low fuel burn means lower CO2 emissions, and the A380 produces less than 75g of CO2 per passenger kilometre, almost half of the European target for cars manufactured in 2008 and better than most modern small cars on a per passenger basis.
Emirates' A380 offers a range of innovations to make the journey more comfortable and enjoyable for passengers travelling in all classes.
First Class passengers can relax in one of 14 flat-bed, massage-equipped Private Suites; the cabin also has two exquisitely designed onboard Shower Spas, ensuring a revitalised and refreshed arrival.
For First and Business Class passengers the on-board lounge is the social highlight, featuring a fully-stocked bar and a selection of hot and cold canap s.
Business Class passengers can relax in seats that convert to flat beds up to 79 inches (two metres) long, whilst those travelling in Economy Class can stretch out in seats with a pitch of up to 33 inches.
Passengers in all classes can enjoy Emirates' award-winning ICE (information, communication, entertainment) Digital Widescreen inflight entertainment system, which features over 1,200 channels of on-demand entertainment including Chinese movies, music and many Hollywood films with Chinese subtitles or language dubs.
In addition to the entertainment, passengers can enjoy the delicacies from the exclusive Chinese menu served to them by Emirates Cabin Crew from over 120 nations including China.
Currently Emirates operates double-daily services each to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, and daily services to Guangzhou; while the airline's fleet of 11 A380s are currently operating on services from Dubai to London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Toronto, Seoul, Bangkok, Beijing, Jeddah, Sydney and Auckland. – Emirates News Agency, WAM
The world's largest commercial aircraft landed in the world's most populous country to a water cannon welcome, with VIPs from Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA), Beijing Terminal 3 and the gathered media looking on.
Among the VIP guests who flew to Beijing aboard Emirates' A380 was the Consul General of Chinese Consulate, H.E. Gao Youzhen; Head of HR '&' Admin. of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Mr Kang Xun; the Managing Director of China Construction, Mr Yu Tao; President of SINOPEC, Mr Shengli Fan; the Managing Director of COSCO, Mr Wei Zhao and the Managing Director of Phoenix Travel, Ms Zhao Fang.
The 517 seat A380 operates as EK 306 departing Dubai daily at 04:10 hrs, touching down in the Chinese capital city at 15:10 hrs. The return flight, EK 307 takes off from Beijing Capital International Airport at 23:55 hrs, landing at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport at 04:20 hrs the following day.
The Airbus A380 is the most environmentally advanced commercial aircraft in the world, its lighter and stronger structure results in an up to 20% less fuel burn per seat than today's largest aircraft types. Low fuel burn means lower CO2 emissions, and the A380 produces less than 75g of CO2 per passenger kilometre, almost half of the European target for cars manufactured in 2008 and better than most modern small cars on a per passenger basis.
Emirates' A380 offers a range of innovations to make the journey more comfortable and enjoyable for passengers travelling in all classes.
First Class passengers can relax in one of 14 flat-bed, massage-equipped Private Suites; the cabin also has two exquisitely designed onboard Shower Spas, ensuring a revitalised and refreshed arrival.
For First and Business Class passengers the on-board lounge is the social highlight, featuring a fully-stocked bar and a selection of hot and cold canap s.
Business Class passengers can relax in seats that convert to flat beds up to 79 inches (two metres) long, whilst those travelling in Economy Class can stretch out in seats with a pitch of up to 33 inches.
Passengers in all classes can enjoy Emirates' award-winning ICE (information, communication, entertainment) Digital Widescreen inflight entertainment system, which features over 1,200 channels of on-demand entertainment including Chinese movies, music and many Hollywood films with Chinese subtitles or language dubs.
In addition to the entertainment, passengers can enjoy the delicacies from the exclusive Chinese menu served to them by Emirates Cabin Crew from over 120 nations including China.
Currently Emirates operates double-daily services each to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, and daily services to Guangzhou; while the airline's fleet of 11 A380s are currently operating on services from Dubai to London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Toronto, Seoul, Bangkok, Beijing, Jeddah, Sydney and Auckland. – Emirates News Agency, WAM
