Skybound UAE Pride

TDT | Manama

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Emirates has unveiled a striking special livery featuring a large UAE flag across the fuselage of its iconic Airbus A380 aircraft (A6-EVG), marking a powerful visual tribute to the nation’s unity, ambition and identity.

The design extends the airline’s signature tail fin branding into a full-body artwork, transforming the world’s largest passenger aircraft into a flying symbol of national pride. The initiative is part of Emirates’ “This Flag Will Always Fly” campaign, aligned with the nationwide call by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum encouraging citizens and residents to raise the UAE flag as a symbol of unity and solidarity.

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said the airline was proud to respond to the national call, noting that every Emirates aircraft already carries the UAE flag as part of its identity. He described the new livery as a tribute to the country that enabled the airline’s global success.

The aircraft has already operated flights to destinations including New York and Brisbane, with more routes planned. Emirates also confirmed plans to extend the flag livery to its Boeing 777 fleet. Emirates

The UAE flag livery joins a series of commemorative aircraft designs previously used for national milestones and global events, reinforcing the airline’s tradition of marking key moments in UAE history.