Emirates is set to launch its A380s

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Emirates Airline will launch its inaugural A380 service to New York early next month.

The 14-hour non-stop flight from Dubai to JFK airport, leaving August 1, will also mark the A380's first commercial service to the US.

The new Airbus model is set to take over one of Emirates' twice-daily flights from New York. In addition Dubai's national carrier will be scheduling an extra service during the launch period. Powered by Engine alliance's GP7200 engines, Emirates' A380s can fly up to 12,000km with full passenger load and according to its manufacturer, has a smaller noise and carbon footprint than similar models.

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, said: "We are confident that Emirates' customers travelling to and from North America will welcome the A380s additional space and capacity, as well as our luxurious onboard amenities which will provide a very high quality travel experience previously associated with private jets."

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