Emirates Adds 4 Airbus A380s to Expand Long-Haul Flights
Emirates has confirmed its decision to purchase four Airbus A380 jets. Currently, the airline leases these aircraft. The acquisition will take place between August and November 2025. The leases for the jets will expire by then. The deal is valued at £132 million ($177 million). This amount covers the aircraft title and return provisions. They will pay $25 million for the title and $20 million for the buy-out.
The four Airbus A380s are identified as MSNs 132, 133, 134, and 136. Doric Nimrod Air Three owns the aircraft. Doric Nimrod Air Three is a Guernsey-based company. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange’s Specialist Fund Market. The company purchased the aircraft in 2013 under a lease agreement with Emirates. Now, Emirates will take full ownership of the jets.
Doric Nimrod Air Three is a special-purpose vehicle designed to facilitate aircraft acquisition and leasing. It was created to manage its fleet and handle aircraft transactions, such as the A380s involved in this purchase. After completing the sale and distributing the proceeds to shareholders, Doric Nimrod Air Three plans to liquidate in early 2026.
