Emirates A350 Debuts at the 2025 Paris Airshow

Emirates, the world's largest international airline, is participating in the 55^th edition of the Paris Airshow until June 19. After a lengthy hiatus, Emirates is presenting its latest aircraft – the Airbus A350 – featuring the airline’s next-generation cabin design, cutting-edge interiors, and advanced technologies. Visitors can explore Emirates’ upgraded Business Class and Premium Economy cabins, alongside its sleek and spacious Economy Class.

Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, said, “We’re pleased to be at the Paris Airshow, showcasing the very best of air travel on one of the most important platforms in the aerospace exhibition calendar. Coming back to France's most important aerospace show demonstrates how committed Emirates is to supporting the country's aviation industry - not just through our day-to-day operations, but through ongoing investments across the entire aerospace supply chain.”

Emirates operates 21 weekly flights to Paris, including three daily A380 services, a daily A380 flight to Nice, and a daily A350 flight to Lyon. Notably, Emirates is the first and only international airline to operate an A380 to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.

For over 30 years, Emirates has played a vital role in expanding France’s aviation industry and boosting trade and tourism. Emirates SkyCargo provides weekly cargo services between Dubai and France, operating from Dubai World Central (DWC) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry airports. The UAE is France’s largest export partner in the Middle East.

Each year, Emirates contributes over €189 million (approx. US$215 million) to the French economy through operational expenditure, including fuel, landing fees, catering, crew layovers, staff salaries, advertising, and sponsorship.

France is the leading source market globally for Emirates’ wine procurement, with 58 per cent of the red wine consumed in Emirates’ First and Business Class cabins originating from Bordeaux. 

The displayed Emirates A350 features three spacious cabin classes, including 32 next-generation Business Class lie-flat seats, 21 Premium Economy seats, and 259 generously designed Economy Class seats.

Visitors to the Paris Airshow can experience the airline’s enhanced ‘fly better’ offering, which includes increased space and storage, higher ceilings, wider aisles, a 1-2-1 seat configuration in Business Class, the latest in-flight entertainment with cinematic viewing, improved cabin lighting, faster Wi-Fi, and ergonomically refined seats.

By the end of 2025, the Emirates A350 is expected to serve 17 destinations. The airline has already taken delivery of seven A350 aircraft, with a further 58 units scheduled to join the fleet in the coming years.