DUBAI- One of the world’s best airlines, Emirates (EK) has launched its first Boeing 777 with a comprehensive cabin refresh, offering passengers an enhanced travel experience.
The aircraft, set to operate flight EK83 to Geneva (GVA), Switzerland, completed its refurbishment in 37 days, four days ahead of schedule.
Emirates Retrofitted 777 Enters Service
The revamped 777 now features a new Premium Economy cabin with 24 seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration.
These cream leather seats, complemented by wood panel finishes, provide a 38-inch pitch and 19.5-inch width, with an 8-inch recline and 6-way adjustable headrests for superior comfort.
Business Class has been redesigned to echo the A380’s aesthetic, featuring cream leather seats with champagne accents and lighter wood paneling. The 38 seats, arranged in a 1-2-1 layout, convert to 78.6-inch flat beds and offer direct aisle access.
Each seat includes a personal mini-bar, a multi-purpose table, charging outlets, and a 23-inch HD screen for the airline’s ice entertainment system. A small bar for mid-flight refreshments has been added to the Business Class cabin.
The Economy Class cabin, featuring 256 seats, has been updated with a soft grey and blue color scheme. The seats include full leather headrests with adjustable side panels for improved support.
Emirates’ signature ghaf tree motif is prominently displayed throughout the aircraft’s interior, maintaining brand consistency across the refreshed cabins.
Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline stated,
Emirates continues to carry out our commitment to deliver an unmatchable onboard experience with the introduction of our latest Boeing 777 with new signature interiors, raising the industry benchmark when it comes to premium travel. Our latest Business Class cabin offers customers a sense of exclusivity and privacy, complemented by our best-in-class suite of onboard products. The addition of our popular Premium Economy cabin, rated one of the best in the industry, injects modern sophistication to the flying experience and is carefully designed for more comfort. With more Boeing 777s and A380s refreshed to sport our latest generation onboard products, customers can consistently have the very best experiences in the sky across both aircraft types.”
Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline
80 777 to be Refurbished
Emirates is launching a massive refurbishment project for 80 Boeing 777 aircraft, investing over US$3 billion to enhance its in-flight experience. Furthermore, the upgraded 777s will be deployed on routes to Geneva, Tokyo Haneda (HND), and Brussels (BRU) in the coming weeks, with more destinations to be announced soon.
The refurbishment was executed entirely in-house by a team of 175 engineers and technicians at Emirates Engineering in Dubai. This project has significantly impacted the local aviation ecosystem, involving more than 10 major partners who have hired hundreds of skilled workers and established workshops to support various aspects of the program.
The first Boeing 777 refurbishment took 37 days and 18,000 manhours to complete. Further, the teams worked around the clock in a precise sequence, from removing the old interiors to installing and testing new seats and cabin components.
To deliver the first Boeing 777 refurbished plane, the Emirates used a total of:
- 330 square metres of carpets
- 340 laminate sheets
- 8,000 square feet of leather for First, Business, and Premium Economy Class seats
- 800 meters of fabric for Economy Class seats
- 300 litres of paint
Largest Retrofit Program in the World
The airline plans to completely refurbish 191 Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing passenger experience across its entire fleet.
This extensive project will result in the installation of 8,104 next-generation Premium Economy seats, a significant addition to Emirates’ service offerings. The airline will also upgrade 1,894 First-Class suites, ensuring its luxury travelers continue to enjoy state-of-the-art comfort and amenities.
In Business Class, 11,182 seats will be refreshed, maintaining Emirates’ reputation for premium travel. The Economy Class will see the most substantial change, with 21,814 seats receiving upgrades, benefiting a large portion of the airline’s passengers.
Emirates has already begun deploying these refurbished aircraft on key routes. Passengers traveling to major global hubs such as New York JFK, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, and London Heathrow can now experience the upgraded interiors. The airline has also extended this enhanced service to long-haul destinations in Oceania, including Sydney, Auckland, Christchurch, and Melbourne.
In Asia, Singapore, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Japanese cities Tokyo Narita and Osaka are benefiting from the refurbished aircraft. South American travelers on the São Paulo route are also experiencing the upgraded interiors. European cities like Geneva join the list of destinations served by these modernized planes.
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Emirates Debuts 777 with New Business Class to Brussels, Geneva and Tokyo
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