Livery of the Week: Emirates’ A380 Wimbledon Design

Emirates unveiled a special Airbus A380 livery to commemorate its partnership with the prestigious Wimbledon tennis championships.

An Emirates A380 with a special decal (Photo: Emirates)
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Emirates unveiled a special Airbus A380 livery to commemorate its partnership with the prestigious Wimbledon tennis championships. The airline became the official airline partner of the tournament in June 2024.

The unique livery features the iconic Wimbledon logo prominently displayed on the fuselage. The logo sits between two silhouettes of tennis players in action, symbolizing the spirit of the tournament. The words “Official Partner” are written in bold white lettering below the logo.

This special design adorned a single Emirates A380 aircraft throughout the Wimbledon Championships, which takes place from July 1 to July 14, 2024. The aircraft operated on scheduled services to various destinations.

The Wimbledon livery served as a visible symbol of Emirates’ support for the renowned tennis tournament and its commitment to connecting fans with this major sporting event.

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Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com in February 2013 and has spent more than a decade covering the airline business. His work has been featured by CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. His aviation experience spans airport operations, Part 135 regulatory compliance, and airline crew workforce planning, along with time behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 and interviews with airline executives. Ryan now serves as Group President of Firecrown Media’s Aviation Group. He holds a B.S. in Air Transportation Management and an MBA from Arizona State University and teaches Airline Management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
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