Emirates dismantles its first A380 and sells it in pieces (collectible)
All aviation enthusiasts will be raving about this news: the first A380, the very first ever Airbus 380 [...]
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All the enthusiasts of aviation will be raving about this news: the first A380, the very first ever Airbus 380 by Emirates, has officially retired after years of an honored career.
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The A6-EDA was subsequently dismantled totally and the pieces were offered for sale as collectibles. The engines, wheels, bogies and various cockpit components became furniture, knick-knacks, side tables, etc.
To accomplish this, Emirates relied on the Falcon Aircraft Recycling which is in charge of dismantling disused aircraft and recycle materials, in this case it is not "old-fashioned" recycling, but giving new life to a historic aircraft.
Let's look at the post by Emirates CEO Emir Adel Alredha:
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The post on Instagram reads:
"Emirates' first A380 was phased out of the fleet earlier this year, now it is being dismantled and some of its parts will be rebuilt into various consumable items that will bear the traces of the aircraft. More details on the use of these items will be announced soon."
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The career of Emirates' first A380 was. long and enviable, here are the most interesting data:
- Delivered from Airbus' Hamburg plant on July 28, 2008
- First commercial flight: Dubai-New York JFK on August 1, 2008
- Last commercial flight: Singapore-Dubai on March 8, 2020
- Total number of flights: 6,319
- Airports visited: 62
Emirates' first A380 turns into collectibles
The pieces from collection realized are varied, Emirates partnered with Falcon Aircraft Recycling for the part technique, while the artistic and commercial has been taken care of by Wings Craft Shop, the company involved in the marketing of collectibles made from aircraft.
Here's how a turbine can be turned into a wall clock:
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Or in a coffee table:
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Or even a life jacket can be transformed into a cute bag:
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Proceeds from the sale of these collectibles will be donated to charity, precisely at the Emirates Airline Foundation, as stated by Emirates chairman Sir Tim Clark:
"We are delighted to partner with Falcon Aircraft Recycling on this unique project. Through this initiative, our customers and fans can take home a piece of aviation history by saving valuable materials from the landfill and contributing to a charitable cause through the Emirates Airline Foundation.
It is an elegant and fitting retirement solution for this iconic aircraft and our flagship."
This is not the first time aircraft have taken on new life once decommissioned, even British Airways, when he retired his jumbo jets, turned one into a museum.
While another Boeing 747, also from BA, was dismantled and turned into a keychain.
Finally, Turkey recently decided to Sinking a Jumbo Jet A300 in the Aegean Sea. to make a artificial reef where divers can indulge in photography and visit the facility with scuba diving.
The second life of airplanes comes back to amaze us! Would you ever buy a bag made from a life jacket? Let us know in the comments!
