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How to strip an airplane. Emirates and the economics of the A380

Emirates bought 29 A380 aircraft that were being used in leasing contracts in its last fiscal year. But many of these aircraft will never fly again: they will only be "cannibalized" to provide parts.

  • Emirates purchased 29 A380s in recent fiscal year, leasing them now
  • Many A380s will be cannibalized for parts, not flying again
  • A380's high resale value makes parts a profitable investment

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