A piece of aviation history becomes available again: buy a fragment of Emirates' first A380, the A6-EDA

It is back in stock and supplies are very limited: we are talking about the collectible tag made from the original fuselage of the first Airbus A380 ever to join the Emirates fleet. An object that goes far beyond a mere gadget: it is an authentic fragment of modern aviation history, an emblem of engineering, innovation and dreaming.

The first Emirates A380: a legend of the skies

Delivered in the July 2008, l'Airbus A380 A6-EDA marked an era. With the serial number MSN011, was the first Superjumbo to ply the skies for Dubai's national carrier. Its maiden flight, the August 1, 2008, linked Dubai (DXB) a New York JFK, opening a new era of comfort and prestige in long-haul air transportation.

A life in the clouds: 6,319 flights, over 2 million passengers

During his nearly 12 years of service, the A6-EDA has accomplished. 6,319 flights, reached 62 destinations and carried more than 2.1 million passengers. With 55,863 flight hours accumulated-the equivalent of six and a half years in continuous flight - Has been a symbol of luxury in the skies.

The most popular route? Dubai-Sydney, with well 760 landings. The longest one? Auckland-Dubai, over 14,200 km paths in 16 hours and 39 minutes.

A second life, between recycling and memory

After its retirement in April 2020, the A6-EDA was one of the first three Airbus A380s in the world to be recycled, thanks to the work of Falcon Aircraft Recycling at the airport in Dubai Al Maktoum (DWC). Most of the materials were disposed of responsibly, but some sections of the fuselage were carefully preserved, ready to be turned into authentic collector's items.

Thus were born the Emirates A380 A6-EDA Skin Tags

I had bought myself the one dedicated to Bangkok, because it was precisely the Bangkok/Dubai back in 2008 that had been my first flight aboard the giant of the skies.

In collaboration with Aviationtag, Emirates has created a Limited collection of tags made of metal from the original A6-EDA fuselage. Each tag is Serialized, handcrafted in the United Arab Emirates e accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The following are available only 380 examples for each of the 62 airports served by the aircraft: a total of 23,560 tags worldwide. Each piece is unique and unrepeatable,

A purchase that does good: supporting the Emirates Airline Foundation

A portion of the proceeds from this collection goes to support of Emirates Airline Foundation, active in 14 humanitarian projects at nine countries, with the goal of improving the lives of thousands of children in difficult circumstances, regardless of ethnicity, religion or background.

Discover more aviation treasures at Aviationtag

If the idea of owning a fragment of Emirates' first A380 fascinates you, know that the world of Aviationtag offers many other opportunities For aviation enthusiasts. Since 2015, Aviationtag has been transforming authentic parts of decommissioned aircraft into unique collectibles, such as key chains and luggage tags.

Among the most iconic collections, you will find:

• British Airways Boeing 747: pieces from one of the British company's most beloved aircraft.

• American Airlines' McDonnell Douglas MD-82: a tribute to the "Mad Dogs" who marked an era in American skies.

Each item is numbered, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and often available in limited editions, making it a perfect gift for aviation enthusiasts or a unique collector's item.