This year at the Bahrain International Airshow, Emirates fans will be treated to its four-class Airbus A380 aircraft attempting to take center stage. The airline's new generation OnBoard Lounge and Shower Spa will be on show. Plus, those eagerly awaiting to try Emirate's new premium economy class product will have their opportunity to try it out during a tour of the aircraft.
The sixth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow starts on November 9 and runs through to November 11. Hosted at the Sakhir Air Base in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Organized by the Civil Aviation Affairs of Bahrain, and partnered with the Farnborough International Airshow, attracts tens of thousands of visitors internationally with hundreds of companies on display.
Emirates to have two different aircraft on display
The Middle Eastern airline giant will not just be displaying its 4-class Airbus A380 aircraft but also its Embraer Phenom 100 training aircraft. Let's look at what the airline is aiming for show attendees to notice:
Airbus A380
Currently the largest operator of the type in the world and currently servicing 37 destinations in 25 countries with the double-decker, Emirates has recently refreshed its OnBoard Lounge and Shower Spa exclusively for its first class passengers. Those elite passengers will enjoy the amenities on offer, such as its private suites and private collection of Bvlgari amenity kits.
Emirate's new premium economy cabin will offer 56 seats in a modest 2-4-2 configuration. Seats are furnished in the airline's classic cream leather and wood paneling (some passengers may recognize the similarities from business class). The 40-inch seat pitch and 19.5-inch width of the seats will have passengers upgrading from the economy, relishing in their newfound luxury. 6-way headrests and a 13.3-inch TV screen, one of the largest for the class, will ensure comfort for those on the airline's long-haul services.
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Embraer Phenom 100EV
The airline's training aircraft, the Embraer Phenom 100, will also be on the apron in Bahrain. Utilized with the Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) near Dubai World Central (DWC), the training facility is one of the most advanced training facilities for pilots globally. Given its size and spread over the area of 200 football fields, the academy is treated to a 5,900 feet (1,800 meters) dedicated runway and its own air traffic control tower. The training academy homes five such training aircraft, including its Phenom 100EV and 22 Cirrus SR22 G6.
The Phenom 100EV features some of the best avionics available and the industry's first touchscreen glass flight desk, which is designed to provide cadets with ease for graphical flight planning.
Emirate's long history with Bahrain
Emirates has been serving the Kingdom of Bahrain since 2000 and commonly uses its Boeing 777 to the kingdom. However, on occasion, it's treated to a visit from the airline's double-decker to mark special occasions such as national days or the Bahrain Airshow.
The airline currently operates to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) from Dubai International Airport (DXB) three times daily, with a short hop of usually 50 minutes in duration.
Sources: Business Air News, Aero-mag
