Thousands of rugby fans were treated with a low-level flypast above The Sevens Stadium with the Emirates A380, emblazoned with the unique ‘United Arab Emirates 50’ design on both sides of the aircraft marking the Golden anniversary of the UAE.
Taking off from Dubai International Airport, the Emirates A380 made its approach above the stadium to wow the crowds for the flypast, cruising by at a gentle speed and an altitude of just 500 feet. Commanding the Emirates A380 was UAE National Captain Mubarak Al Mheiri, supported by Captain Christopher Gauci and First Officer Tom Mayall.
Emirates’ connection to the game of rugby goes back to 1987, when the airline became the Emirates Dubai 7s Official Sponsor.
