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Emirates has unveiled a bespoke livery on its iconic Airbus A380 aircraft to promote the launch of its new door-to-door delivery solution, Emirates Courier Express.
The move marks the first time a cargo-themed design has been applied to one of the airline’s passenger aircraft.
The newly liveried A380 took off for O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg this week, transporting both passengers and parcels in a showcase of the airline’s latest logistics offering.
Emirates Courier Express marks the skies
Designed and managed in-house by Emirates Engineering, the livery transforms the aircraft into a symbol of the express delivery experience.
Inspired by brown paper packaging, the design wraps the aircraft’s nose and fuselage in kraft paper graphics, appearing torn to reveal the UAE flag on the tailfin and the Emirates Courier Express logo prominently displayed on both sides.
The four engines feature the same logo, while the aircraft’s belly retains the airline’s classic red branding.
Additional design elements include a large “special delivery” stamp and a series of international handling marks, bringing the parcel concept vividly to life.
The livery underscores the airline’s ambition to merge its four decades of experience in global passenger and cargo transport with a fully integrated express delivery network.
Emirates Courier Express leverages the group’s fleet of over 250 widebody aircraft and its global route map alongside the infrastructure and expertise of Emirates SkyCargo.
The aircraft repainting process included design, production installation, and a complete respray, forming part of a broader brand initiative underlining Emirates’ growing focus on end-to-end logistics solutions.
