Dubai: Video of Emirates A380 plane crash ‘fabricated’, airline confirms

'We are in contact with various social media platforms to remove the video,' said Emirates

Published: Sat 4 Jan 2025, 1:03 PM

Updated: Sat 4 Jan 2025, 2:22 PM

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A video circulating on social media that depicts an Emirates A380 crash is fabricated content and untrue, the airline said on Saturday.

"We are in contact with the various social media platforms to remove the video or make clear that it is digitally created footage to avoid false and alarming information from circulating," it added.

As of January 2025, Emirates operates a fleet of 116 Airbus A380 aircraft, making it the largest operator of this model worldwide.

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Responses from social media platforms to content review requests are not quick enough, Emirates said in its statement.

The airline, which did not specify when the video circulated or on which platforms, emphasised that safety is core to its operations. It added that it deals with such matters with "utmost seriousness".

"We urge all audiences to always check and refer to official sources," it said.

A380 safety record

Since entering into service in 2007, the Airbus A380 has established an impressive safety record. As the world's largest passenger airliner, the A380 has undergone rigorous testing and certification processes to ensure its safety.

The A380's safety record is supported by its consistent performance in airline service. It has been operated by many leading airlines globally, with extensive use on long-haul flights that span tens of thousands of flight hours.

The aircraft is equipped with advanced safety systems, including multiple redundancies in critical components, modern cockpit technology, and highly reliable engines. Its design includes safety features such as larger exit doors and emergency evacuation protocols to accommodate its significant passenger capacity.

In its operational history, the A380 has experienced very few safety-related incidents, with no major crashes attributed to the aircraft itself, which speaks to the high standards of engineering and safety compliance set by Airbus.

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