Livery of the Week: Emirates’ A380 Wimbledon Design

The airline painted a special decal on one of its A380s.

An Emirates A380 with a special decal (Photo: Emirates)

[ Livery of the Week ]July 5, 2024 5:03 pm ET

By Ryan Ewing

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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 founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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