Emirates Airlines announced it will launch its first Airbus 380 commercial service on theDubai - New York route beginning August 1st, making it the first airline to bring passenger service utilizing the Superjumbo into the United States.
Considered one of the leading airlines in the world in terms of service, Emirates has said the Airbus 380 will offer a "high quality experience previously associated with private jets" (HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airlines).
Separately, Emirates previously announced it would begin flying Dubai to San Francisco October 26th utilizing a new Boeing 777-ER aircraft.