Emirates has unveiled a very special aircraft design that pays homage to Arsenal. Now Martin Ødegaard and three other star players are decorating the fuselage of a dedicated A380 aircraft.
Emirates has unveiled its own A380 décor dedicated to Arsenal FC, after the club won the Premier League this year. The tribute to Arsenal marks both the league gold and the fact that the Emirates and Arsenal this year celebrate 20 years of cooperation.
On Saturday, it will be a tough task for the new Premier League champions, then it is ready for the Champions League final against Pari Saint-Germain.
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The partnership includes the naming rights to the Emirates Stadium in North London, as well as the longest shirt deal in the Premier League.
Four profiles adorn the fuselage
Developed and applied by Emirates Engineering, the décor extends from the iconic tail fin flag to the far forward of the hull.
The sides of the plane are adorned with four big Arsenal profiles: Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard and Viktor Gyökeres. Above large gold letters with the text “Champions”, the club crest is clearly visible – as a celebration of the whole team.
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Victory lap to London
The specially decorated A380 aircraft is today carrying out its “victory lap” to London Heathrow as flight EK001. Aviation enthusiasts and football fans alike will have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of Emirates’ celebration of the airline’s long-standing commitment to top-flight football, the club and its supporters.
