DUBAI– Emirates (EK) has revealed a special Airbus A380 livery dedicated to Arsenal FC, celebrating the club’s recent Premier League title win. The bespoke design was applied in-house by Emirates Engineering at the airline’s hub in Dubai (DXB).
The decorated A380 will operate as flight EK001 from Dubai (DXB) to London Heathrow (LHR) on its victory lap. The unveiling forms part of the long-standing partnership between Emirates (EK) and Arsenal, which is set to enter its 20th year in 2026.
Emirates New A380 Livery
The custom decal extends from the iconic tail fin flag to the middle of the fuselage. It features four senior first-team players: Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard, and Viktor Gyökeres.
The Arsenal Crest sits prominently above glistening gold ‘Champions’ lettering, honouring the contribution of the entire squad to the title-winning campaign.
The artwork was applied entirely by the Emirates Engineering team, reflecting the airline’s investment in detailed visual storytelling across its widebody fleet.
The livery joins a long list of bespoke aircraft designs used by the carrier to mark major sporting milestones.
Two Decades of an Iconic Partnership
The year 2026 marks a major milestone for both organisations, as they celebrate 20 years of partnership.
Emirates serves as the Official Airline Partner of Arsenal and holds the naming rights to the club’s home ground, Emirates Stadium in North London.
The Fly Better logo features on the front of the Men’s, Women’s, and Academy team shirts. This makes it the longest-running front-of-shirt sponsorship in Premier League history, a distinction that has shaped the visual identity of the club for nearly two decades.
Victory Lap on Flight EK001
The Arsenal and Emirates A380 will take to the skies today, heading from Dubai (DXB) to London Heathrow (LHR) as flight EK001. Planespotters and football fans across both cities will have the opportunity to view the new livery on the ground and during its arrival into the United Kingdom.
The new design adds to Arsenal’s recent list of achievements, following the club’s Premier League title win last week. It also reinforces Emirates’ role in connecting its global passenger base with major sporting moments through visible brand activations on its fleet.
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