Further Aircraft Information:
L/N: *1000*
C/N: 35598
Type: B777-31H(ER)
Hex: 896210
Sel-Cal: BD-EK
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
A6-EGO Delivery
A6-EGO is on delivery from Boeing's Paine Field (KPAE) to Dubai (OMDB) carrying callsign UAE/EK777 -EGO is estimated to land at Dubai (OMDB) at approximately 13:30 GST.
Further Aircraft Information:
L/N: *1000*
C/N: 35598
Type: B777-31H(ER)
Hex: 896210
Sel-Cal: BD-EK
Further Aircraft Information:
L/N: *1000*
C/N: 35598
Type: B777-31H(ER)
Hex: 896210
Sel-Cal: BD-EK
Friday, March 16, 2012
Emirates to Launch New Service to Washington, DC
Non-stop daily flights starting September 12th
America’s Capital will soon enjoy enhanced international connections through a non-stop link to Emirates’ global network, after the airline announced that it would start flights to Washington Dulles International Airport beginning on September 12th, 2012.
Emirates will operate the American manufactured Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft on its Washington, DC route, providing eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat beds in Business Class and 304 seats in Coach.
“As Emirates’ seventh U.S. gateway and our third new American route to launch in 2012, Washington, DC is a significant next step as we continue to expand our services across the country,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group. “From opening new gateways and creating thousands of American jobs through our aircraft orders; boosting trade and creating U.S. export-related jobs by bridging America with key markets across the world; to enhancing the services our customers enjoy in the air and on the ground through continuously upgrading our product, services and fleet, Emirates is a committed supporter of U.S industry.”
“The arrival of Emirates to Washington Dulles International Airport means travelers in the DC metropolitan area will have one more choice of international airlines and convenient access to Emirates’ continuously expanding global network,” said John E. Potter, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority President and Chief Executive Officer. “Emirates will provide an important economic boost by introducing the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to more markets for business, trade and tourism.”
Emirates is a steadfast supporter of U.S. job creation and innovation, employing American suppliers for a wide range of goods and services, such as the design of the airline’s First Class cabins, the manufacture of its window shades, aircraft wings and landing and runway technology.
One of the key job creation drivers is Emirates’ Boeing 777 order book, which includes 85 777-300ER’s and nine 777 Freighters. According to Boeing, this 94 airplane-backlog represents more than one year of 777 production. The airline’s most recent order in November 2011 for 50 Boeing 777-300ERs fitted with American-made GE90 engines, plus options for 20 more aircraft is worth a total of $26 billion at list prices and will support over 100,000 skilled American jobs* in more than a dozen states.
Emirates currently employs over 700 Americans at operations throughout the world, and anticipates hiring more than 4,000 cabin crew and 500 pilots globally this year. In the first two months of 2012, the airline has recruited cabin crew in Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and Washington, DC.
“Virginia is now competing in the global marketplace for jobs, investments and opportunities and travelers from Virginia and throughout the U.S. will have new options for directly reaching overseas trade partners using this non-stop service from Dulles to Dubai, and then connecting to Emirates’ network of more than 120 worldwide destinations,” said the Governor of Virginia, Bob McDonnell. “This service represents the expansion of Virginia’s global business connections, and will help the economies of Virginia and our nation to grow by making it easier to connect Virginia with some of the fastest growing economies in the world”.
The greater Washington, DC region is highly diverse, with over 15 per cent of its population born outside the U.S. The region is home to more than 1,000 international institutions and over 1,000 foreign-owned companies from approximately 50 countries.
Emirates’ network currently encompasses 122 cities globally, with 22 destinations in Africa, 17 in the Middle East and 18 in the Far East and Australasia. The airline also operates over 200 flights each week to the Indian Subcontinent and Pakistan. Emirates’ flights to Dubai offer quick and convenient connections to an extensive range of destinations, with Bangkok, Delhi, Manila, Johannesburg, Dar Es Salaam, Nairobi, Mumbai and Bangalore all connecting in less than four hours.
Customers travelling to and from the United States can also benefit from Emirates’ partnerships with Jet Blue, American Airlines, Virgin America and Alaska Airlines. Passengers connecting to or from Emirates’ U.S. flights from these airlines will enjoy a range of benefits, including one-stop check in and checked through baggage.
Starting September 12th, EK 231 will leave Dubai daily at 2:20 am and arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) at 8:50 am. EK 232 will depart Dulles at 10:55 am arriving in Dubai at 8:00 am the following day.
Washington, DC will be Emirates’ 11th new route to launch in 2012. So far this year, the airline has started services to Dublin, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Dallas/Fort Worth, Seattle, Lusaka and Harare. Flights to Ho Chi Minh City start on June 4th and Barcelona and Lisbon will join the Emirates’ network on July 3rd and July 9th respectively.
*Figure calculated using U.S. government job creation estimates for U.S. built aviation exports.
Source: Emirates.com (16/03/2012)
America’s Capital will soon enjoy enhanced international connections through a non-stop link to Emirates’ global network, after the airline announced that it would start flights to Washington Dulles International Airport beginning on September 12th, 2012.
Emirates will operate the American manufactured Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft on its Washington, DC route, providing eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat beds in Business Class and 304 seats in Coach.
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| Fly Emirates daily to Washington, DC from 12th September 2012 |
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| The Capitol, Washington, DC |
“The arrival of Emirates to Washington Dulles International Airport means travelers in the DC metropolitan area will have one more choice of international airlines and convenient access to Emirates’ continuously expanding global network,” said John E. Potter, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority President and Chief Executive Officer. “Emirates will provide an important economic boost by introducing the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to more markets for business, trade and tourism.”
Emirates is a steadfast supporter of U.S. job creation and innovation, employing American suppliers for a wide range of goods and services, such as the design of the airline’s First Class cabins, the manufacture of its window shades, aircraft wings and landing and runway technology.
One of the key job creation drivers is Emirates’ Boeing 777 order book, which includes 85 777-300ER’s and nine 777 Freighters. According to Boeing, this 94 airplane-backlog represents more than one year of 777 production. The airline’s most recent order in November 2011 for 50 Boeing 777-300ERs fitted with American-made GE90 engines, plus options for 20 more aircraft is worth a total of $26 billion at list prices and will support over 100,000 skilled American jobs* in more than a dozen states.
Emirates currently employs over 700 Americans at operations throughout the world, and anticipates hiring more than 4,000 cabin crew and 500 pilots globally this year. In the first two months of 2012, the airline has recruited cabin crew in Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and Washington, DC.
“Virginia is now competing in the global marketplace for jobs, investments and opportunities and travelers from Virginia and throughout the U.S. will have new options for directly reaching overseas trade partners using this non-stop service from Dulles to Dubai, and then connecting to Emirates’ network of more than 120 worldwide destinations,” said the Governor of Virginia, Bob McDonnell. “This service represents the expansion of Virginia’s global business connections, and will help the economies of Virginia and our nation to grow by making it easier to connect Virginia with some of the fastest growing economies in the world”.
The greater Washington, DC region is highly diverse, with over 15 per cent of its population born outside the U.S. The region is home to more than 1,000 international institutions and over 1,000 foreign-owned companies from approximately 50 countries.
Emirates’ network currently encompasses 122 cities globally, with 22 destinations in Africa, 17 in the Middle East and 18 in the Far East and Australasia. The airline also operates over 200 flights each week to the Indian Subcontinent and Pakistan. Emirates’ flights to Dubai offer quick and convenient connections to an extensive range of destinations, with Bangkok, Delhi, Manila, Johannesburg, Dar Es Salaam, Nairobi, Mumbai and Bangalore all connecting in less than four hours.
Customers travelling to and from the United States can also benefit from Emirates’ partnerships with Jet Blue, American Airlines, Virgin America and Alaska Airlines. Passengers connecting to or from Emirates’ U.S. flights from these airlines will enjoy a range of benefits, including one-stop check in and checked through baggage.
Starting September 12th, EK 231 will leave Dubai daily at 2:20 am and arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) at 8:50 am. EK 232 will depart Dulles at 10:55 am arriving in Dubai at 8:00 am the following day.
Washington, DC will be Emirates’ 11th new route to launch in 2012. So far this year, the airline has started services to Dublin, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Dallas/Fort Worth, Seattle, Lusaka and Harare. Flights to Ho Chi Minh City start on June 4th and Barcelona and Lisbon will join the Emirates’ network on July 3rd and July 9th respectively.
*Figure calculated using U.S. government job creation estimates for U.S. built aviation exports.
Source: Emirates.com (16/03/2012)
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Emirates SkyCargo a driving force in Air Freight
Transports the first Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series to arrive in Australia.
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines, has delivered Australia’s first Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series car.
Direct from Frankfurt via one convenient stop in Dubai onboard the newly introduced dedicated weekly freighter service, the vehicle was transported to Australia to perform a number of special duties during the 2012 Australian Formula Grand Prix.
Emirates’ Cargo Manager Australia, Greg Johnson, said he was honoured Mercedes-Benz chose to entrust Emirates SkyCargo to carry the AUD$245,000 vehicle – the first of 32 coming to Australia - and has no doubt a reputation for excellence in every area of operation played a part.
“While we have the capacity to transport 103 tonnes of cargo a week on the new Boeing 777 Freighter, we take pride in making sure each and every customer receives the attention to detail they require,” Mr Johnson said.
“Moving the high-value Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series required sophisticated equipment and specialist handling to ensure it was race-ready once it hit the tarmac in Australia.”
“Across our seamless network between Europe, Dubai and Australia, Emirates staff are well trained and highly experienced in dealing with high-value consignments, ensuring this very special car enjoyed a smooth ride,” he added.
The Boeing 777 Freighter features include a wide main deck cargo door, making it ideal for uplifting oversized shipments like the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series.
This weekly dedicated freighter service was first operated to Australia in September 2011, and boosts Emirates SkyCargo’s import capacity to 1370 tonnes per week.
With long-range flying capacity and technologically advanced General Electric engines, the Boeing 777F provides piece of mind for transporters of precious cargo, while maintaining the lowest fuel burn of any comparably-sized aircraft.
Source: Emirates.com (08/03/2012)
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines, has delivered Australia’s first Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series car.
Direct from Frankfurt via one convenient stop in Dubai onboard the newly introduced dedicated weekly freighter service, the vehicle was transported to Australia to perform a number of special duties during the 2012 Australian Formula Grand Prix.
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| Emirates SkyCargo transported the first Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series to arrive in Australia. |
Emirates’ Cargo Manager Australia, Greg Johnson, said he was honoured Mercedes-Benz chose to entrust Emirates SkyCargo to carry the AUD$245,000 vehicle – the first of 32 coming to Australia - and has no doubt a reputation for excellence in every area of operation played a part.
“While we have the capacity to transport 103 tonnes of cargo a week on the new Boeing 777 Freighter, we take pride in making sure each and every customer receives the attention to detail they require,” Mr Johnson said.
“Moving the high-value Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series required sophisticated equipment and specialist handling to ensure it was race-ready once it hit the tarmac in Australia.”
“Across our seamless network between Europe, Dubai and Australia, Emirates staff are well trained and highly experienced in dealing with high-value consignments, ensuring this very special car enjoyed a smooth ride,” he added.
The Boeing 777 Freighter features include a wide main deck cargo door, making it ideal for uplifting oversized shipments like the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series.
This weekly dedicated freighter service was first operated to Australia in September 2011, and boosts Emirates SkyCargo’s import capacity to 1370 tonnes per week.
With long-range flying capacity and technologically advanced General Electric engines, the Boeing 777F provides piece of mind for transporters of precious cargo, while maintaining the lowest fuel burn of any comparably-sized aircraft.
Source: Emirates.com (08/03/2012)
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Boeing Celebrates the Completion of the 1000th Boeing 777
The celebration of the production of 1000 Boeing B777s was held at Boeing's Paine Field on the 2nd of March 2012. The celebrations was to mark a mile stone in the aircraft manufactures history thanking all the loyal employees for their support and efforts. It was also a time to thank Emirates who will take delivery of airplane number 1,000 later this month as well as all of our customers who continue to make the 777 wildly popular.
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| EVERETT, Wash., March 2, 2012 – Boeing and more than 5,000 employees, suppliers, customers and government officials celebrated the 1,000th 777 (A6-EGO) at a special event. Click for larger. Photo by Boeing. |
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| Photo by NYC Aviation. |
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| Emirates flight attendant Naoko Fukuda next to A6-EGO. Photo NYC Aviation. |
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| Emirates flight attendant Naoko Fukuda poses next to the engine of Boeing's 1,000th 777 during a ceremony marking the completion of the 1,000th 777 at the assembly plant in Everett on Friday, March 2, 2012. Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM |
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| Emirates flight attendant Naoko Fukuda poses next to the engine of Boeing's 1,000th 777 as Michelle O'Brien takes her photo during a ceremony marking the completion of the 1,000th 777 at the assembly plant in Everett on Friday, March 2, 2012. Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM |
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| 2 Emirates Captains and 1 First Officer. Photo NYC Aviation. |
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| Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Emirates' chairman and CEO. Photo NYC Aviation. |
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| Signature Board. Photo NYC Aviation. |
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| Photo Randy Tinseth. |
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| Photo Randy Tinseth. |
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| Nose to nose photo of the 1000th 777 and a 777 Freighter for Emirates. Photo Randy Tinseth. |
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| Photo Randy Tinseth. |
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| A6-EGO prior to painting. Photo flightblogger. |
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| The final product. Photo kpaekilo1 |
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| A6-EGO on the production line. Photo flightblogger. |
Videos of the history of the B777 can be found here: Boeing's New Airplane - Boeing 777 - Flown by the world's most elite airlines.
Source(s) Links:
NYC Aviation.com
Boeing's New Airplane - Boeing 777 - Flown by the world's most elite airlines
Randy's Journal
Flickr.com
Source(s) Links:
NYC Aviation.com
Boeing's New Airplane - Boeing 777 - Flown by the world's most elite airlines
Randy's Journal
Flickr.com
Saturday, March 3, 2012
A6-EFG Delivery
A6-EFG is on delivery from Boeing's Paine Field (KPAE) to Hong Kong (VHHH) carrying callsign UAE/EK777 -EFG is estimated to land at Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok (HKG / VHHH) at approximately 21:30 HKT. A6-EFG will be operating in the SkyCargo division of Emirates Airlines.
A6-EFG will be routing:
SEA J523 YZT LOHNE ARCAL 5900N 16000W NULUK R220 NANDY R220 NIKLL R220 NANAC R220 GOC Y88 AY W18 NAKTU V58 XMC V52 KEC Y24 SUC A1 MAGOG
Further Aircraft Information:
L/N: 996
C/N:35613
Type: B777-F1H
Hex: 89616D
Sel-Cal: FK-BG
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Emirates brings economic lift as New Seattle service touches down
Emirates launched the first direct air bridge between the Middle East and America’s Northwest today, as its inaugural service from Dubai departed for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. With two dynamic and fast-growing regions now more closely linked, Emirates’ Seattle service will generate a host of economic benefits; from boosting imports and exports to creating new markets for business and tourism.
Emirates’ recent order for an additional 50 Boeing 777-300ERs fitted with American-made GE90 engines, plus options for 20 more aircraft worth a total of $26 billion at list prices, will support over 100,000 skilled American jobs* in more than a dozen U.S. states.
“Emirates has looked forward to the day when we would connect Seattle to our home hub in Dubai, on flights operated by state-of-the-art, Seattle-built aircraft,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group.
“This new service is the latest step in Emirates’ strategic programme of expansion across the United States, and we are confident that it will support the burgeoning trade relationship between the United Arab Emirates and the Seattle metropolitan region," continued His Highness. “Emirates highly values its partnerships with American business and industry, and we look forward to strengthening these links as we invest in growing our presence across the country.”
On board today’s inaugural flight from Dubai were: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group; Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Al Qassimi - UAE Minister of Foreign Trade; His Excellency Major General Mohamed Abdulrahim Al Ali - Deputy Minister, UAE Ministry of Defence; His Excellency Hamad Buamim - Director General of Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Justin Siberell - US Consul General, US Consulate General of Dubai; Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline; Adel Al Redha, Executive Vice President - Engineering & Operations; and Ali Mubarak Al Soori, Executive Vice President - Chairman's Office and Facilities Management.
Emirates is already the world’s largest customer of the Boeing 777 and operates the aircraft to each of its six United States gateways: New York JFK, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth and now Seattle.
A number of other Washington State suppliers contribute to the airline’s unprecedented aircraft order book. The Smart Landing and Smart Runway technology fitted in Emirates’ fleet is designed in Honeywell Aerospace's Redmond, W.A. facility; while Zodiac Aerospace manufactures Emirates’ aircraft stowage compartments at their Washington plant.
"This new service will serve as a gateway to an important part of the world that is essential to creating jobs, new business and tourism opportunities in our state," said Gael Tarleton, Port of Seattle Commission President. "This direct service connects the Puget Sound region to an entire new continent of economic possibilities."
The U.A.E. was the 19th largest export destination worldwide for American goods in 2011, with total exports valued at a record high of almost $16 billion. Topping the list was transport equipment, which included almost $3.5 billion in aircraft deliveries, $163 million in aircraft parts and $26 million in aircraft engines. Other leading exports included computer and electronic products, non-electrical machinery, chemicals and fabricated metal products.
“Emirates’ non-stop flights will support Seattle’s thriving export trade through a 15-ton freight capacity that will serve one of the largest cargo hubs in the world at Dubai International Airport,” said Ram Menen, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates SkyCargo. “Emirates will carry goods including software, technology and telecommunications equipment to markets across the Middle and Far East”.
Flying to ten Indian cities over 180 times per week, 22 destinations in Africa and points across the Middle East, Emirates will provide easy connectivity between Seattle and these key destinations, making business and leisure travel easier and more convenient for West Coast customers.
The arrival time of Emirates’ service from Seattle to Dubai provides conveniently timed connections to an extensive range of onward destinations. Connections to Bangkok, Delhi, Bangalore, Doha, Chennai, Islamabad, Lahore, Kuwait, Mumbai and Hyderabad are all under three hours.
In January, Emirates announced the launch of a new frequent flier partnership with Alaska Airlines that offers customers the opportunity to accrue Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles when flying to any of Emirates' 122 destinations worldwide. Miles flown on Emirates will count toward qualification for Alaska’s MVP elite level program. Emirates Skywards members can also accrue miles across the Alaska Airlines network in the United States, Canada and Mexico. To celebrate the new partnership, both airlines are offering double miles on each other’s flights from March 1 to May 31, 2012. Under the new partnership, travellers connecting between any point on Alaska Airlines’ and Emirates' networks can also check in for their flights at either carrier's counter, receive their boarding passes and check their bags to their final destination.
Emirates currently employs over 700 Americans at operations throughout the world, and anticipates hiring more than 4,000 cabin crew and 500 pilots globally this year. So far in 2012 alone, the airline has recruited cabin crew talent in Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and Washington D.C and will be holding an open day in Seattle in March. Emirates will be holding pilot recruitment drives in Atlanta and New York over the coming months.
EK 229 leaves Dubai daily at 0950hrs and arrives at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 1310hrs. EK 230 departs Seattle at 1710hrs, arriving in Dubai at 1940hrs the following day.
* Figure calculated using U.S. government job creation estimates for U.S. built aviation exports
Emirates 229 departed Dubai (DXB / OMDB) for Seattle - Tacoma (SEA / KSEA) at 10:40 GST. The initial service was operated by A6-EGH, a B777-31H(ER).
Source: Emirates.com (01/03/2012)
Emirates’ recent order for an additional 50 Boeing 777-300ERs fitted with American-made GE90 engines, plus options for 20 more aircraft worth a total of $26 billion at list prices, will support over 100,000 skilled American jobs* in more than a dozen U.S. states.
“Emirates has looked forward to the day when we would connect Seattle to our home hub in Dubai, on flights operated by state-of-the-art, Seattle-built aircraft,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group.
“This new service is the latest step in Emirates’ strategic programme of expansion across the United States, and we are confident that it will support the burgeoning trade relationship between the United Arab Emirates and the Seattle metropolitan region," continued His Highness. “Emirates highly values its partnerships with American business and industry, and we look forward to strengthening these links as we invest in growing our presence across the country.”
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| (From left to right: 1. Jessica Haden (cabin crew); 2. Brigadier Pilot Ahmad Mohammad Bin Thani - Director-General of Dubai Police’s General Department of Airport Security; 3. Justin Hicks Siberell – US Consul General, US Consulate General of Dubai; 4. Tim Clark – President, Emirates Airline; 5. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum – Chairman & Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group; 6. H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qassimi – UAE Minister of Foreign Trade; 7. H.E. Major General Mohamed Al Ali – Deputy Minister, UAE Ministry of Defence; 8. Adel Al Redha – Executive Vice President, Engineering & Operations, Emirates; 9. Mohammed H Mattar, Divisional Senior Vice President – Airport Services; 10. H.E. Hamad Mubarak Buamim – Director General of Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry; 11. Anne-Marie Neamtu (cabin crew). |
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| Downtown Seattle |
On board today’s inaugural flight from Dubai were: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group; Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Al Qassimi - UAE Minister of Foreign Trade; His Excellency Major General Mohamed Abdulrahim Al Ali - Deputy Minister, UAE Ministry of Defence; His Excellency Hamad Buamim - Director General of Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Justin Siberell - US Consul General, US Consulate General of Dubai; Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline; Adel Al Redha, Executive Vice President - Engineering & Operations; and Ali Mubarak Al Soori, Executive Vice President - Chairman's Office and Facilities Management.
Emirates is already the world’s largest customer of the Boeing 777 and operates the aircraft to each of its six United States gateways: New York JFK, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth and now Seattle.
A number of other Washington State suppliers contribute to the airline’s unprecedented aircraft order book. The Smart Landing and Smart Runway technology fitted in Emirates’ fleet is designed in Honeywell Aerospace's Redmond, W.A. facility; while Zodiac Aerospace manufactures Emirates’ aircraft stowage compartments at their Washington plant.
"This new service will serve as a gateway to an important part of the world that is essential to creating jobs, new business and tourism opportunities in our state," said Gael Tarleton, Port of Seattle Commission President. "This direct service connects the Puget Sound region to an entire new continent of economic possibilities."
The U.A.E. was the 19th largest export destination worldwide for American goods in 2011, with total exports valued at a record high of almost $16 billion. Topping the list was transport equipment, which included almost $3.5 billion in aircraft deliveries, $163 million in aircraft parts and $26 million in aircraft engines. Other leading exports included computer and electronic products, non-electrical machinery, chemicals and fabricated metal products.
“Emirates’ non-stop flights will support Seattle’s thriving export trade through a 15-ton freight capacity that will serve one of the largest cargo hubs in the world at Dubai International Airport,” said Ram Menen, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates SkyCargo. “Emirates will carry goods including software, technology and telecommunications equipment to markets across the Middle and Far East”.
Flying to ten Indian cities over 180 times per week, 22 destinations in Africa and points across the Middle East, Emirates will provide easy connectivity between Seattle and these key destinations, making business and leisure travel easier and more convenient for West Coast customers.
The arrival time of Emirates’ service from Seattle to Dubai provides conveniently timed connections to an extensive range of onward destinations. Connections to Bangkok, Delhi, Bangalore, Doha, Chennai, Islamabad, Lahore, Kuwait, Mumbai and Hyderabad are all under three hours.
In January, Emirates announced the launch of a new frequent flier partnership with Alaska Airlines that offers customers the opportunity to accrue Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles when flying to any of Emirates' 122 destinations worldwide. Miles flown on Emirates will count toward qualification for Alaska’s MVP elite level program. Emirates Skywards members can also accrue miles across the Alaska Airlines network in the United States, Canada and Mexico. To celebrate the new partnership, both airlines are offering double miles on each other’s flights from March 1 to May 31, 2012. Under the new partnership, travellers connecting between any point on Alaska Airlines’ and Emirates' networks can also check in for their flights at either carrier's counter, receive their boarding passes and check their bags to their final destination.
Emirates currently employs over 700 Americans at operations throughout the world, and anticipates hiring more than 4,000 cabin crew and 500 pilots globally this year. So far in 2012 alone, the airline has recruited cabin crew talent in Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and Washington D.C and will be holding an open day in Seattle in March. Emirates will be holding pilot recruitment drives in Atlanta and New York over the coming months.
EK 229 leaves Dubai daily at 0950hrs and arrives at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 1310hrs. EK 230 departs Seattle at 1710hrs, arriving in Dubai at 1940hrs the following day.
* Figure calculated using U.S. government job creation estimates for U.S. built aviation exports
Emirates 229 departed Dubai (DXB / OMDB) for Seattle - Tacoma (SEA / KSEA) at 10:40 GST. The initial service was operated by A6-EGH, a B777-31H(ER).
For further flight information please see below:
B77W: Dubai (DXB / OMDB) - Seattle (SEA / KSEA) - Dubai (DXB / OMDB):
Days Operated by B77W: Thu, Fri and Sat.
Days Operated by B77W: Thu, Fri and Sat.
UAE0229 DXB-SEA 09:50 13:10 - B77W
UAE0230 SEA-DXB 17:10 19:40 +1 - B77W
UAE0230 SEA-DXB 17:10 19:40 +1 - B77W
B77L: Dubai (DXB / OMDB) - Seattle (SEA / KSEA) - Dubai (DXB / OMDB):
Days Operated by B77L: Mon, Tue, Wed and Sun.
Days Operated by B77L: Mon, Tue, Wed and Sun.
UAE0229 DXB-SEA 09:50 13:10 - B77L
UAE0230 SEA-DXB 17:10 19:40 +1 - B77L
UAE0230 SEA-DXB 17:10 19:40 +1 - B77L
Emirates Launches Services to Seattle (EK229/230)
Today (01/03/2012) saw the launch of Emirates' latest destination in the Americas region to Seattle, Washington, United States of America. Emirates 229 departed Dubai (DXB / OMDB) for Seattle - Tacoma (SEA / KSEA) at 10:40 GST. The initial service was operated by A6-EGH, a B777-31H(ER). EK229/230 will be serviced by the B77W on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and the B77L on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.
For further flight information please see below:
B77W: Dubai (DXB / OMDB) - Seattle (SEA / KSEA) - Dubai (DXB / OMDB):
Days Operated by B77W: Thu, Fri and Sat.
Days Operated by B77W: Thu, Fri and Sat.
UAE0229 DXB-SEA 09:50 13:10 - B77W
UAE0230 SEA-DXB 17:10 19:40 +1 - B77W
UAE0230 SEA-DXB 17:10 19:40 +1 - B77W
B77L: Dubai (DXB / OMDB) - Seattle (SEA / KSEA) - Dubai (DXB / OMDB):
Days Operated by B77L: Mon, Tue, Wed and Sun.
Days Operated by B77L: Mon, Tue, Wed and Sun.
UAE0229 DXB-SEA 09:50 13:10 - B77L
UAE0230 SEA-DXB 17:10 19:40 +1 - B77L
UAE0230 SEA-DXB 17:10 19:40 +1 - B77L
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