Emirates’ newly-unveiled A380 aircraft with a special AC Milan livery has arrived at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) as part of the club’s 125th anniversary celebrations.
The aircraft flew from John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York on December 8, 2024 and arrived in Milan for a special welcome by the club.
The arrival of the flagship aircraft was captured by Emirates as it touched down at Malpensa Airport emblazoned with AC Milan’s logo, colors and design.
First and Business Class passengers on the flight were treated to an AC Milan 125th anniversary Emirates A380 model aircraft placed on every seat.
To celebrate @ACMilan's 125 year anniversary, our A380 has donned the club’s iconic red and black stripes, as it takes off from Dubai to fly around the world. pic.twitter.com/fJtxxxPcxR
— Emirates (@emirates) December 10, 2024
AC Milan players and management teams were also taken on an exclusive tour of the Emirates A380 after it touched down in the club’s home city to further mark this special milestone, including Davide Calabria, Rafael Leão, Álvaro Morata.
Emirates and AC Milan have enjoyed a longstanding commercial partnership for almost 20 years. The Dubai-based carrier first signed a sponsorship agreement with AC Milan in September 2007. The following year, the relationship with the airline was elevated to Top Institutional Sponsor.
The carrier’s jersey sponsorship deal first featured during the 2010/2011 season. Since then, Emirates has been visible on AC Milan jerseys during official matches and competitive fixtures.