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Soekarno-Hatta Airport Set to Welcome Emirates' Giant A380

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is preparing for the inaugural landing of Emirates Airlines' Airbus A380-800.
  • The superjumbo jet will operate flight EK358 from Dubai to Jakarta on August 8, 2026, and return as EK359 on August 9.
  • The airport has completed extensive preparations to ensure operational readiness and accommodate the large aircraft, highlighting its capability to handle Code F aircraft.

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is gearing up to welcome the highly anticipated inaugural landing of Emirates Airlines' flagship Airbus A380-800. The world's largest passenger airliner is scheduled to arrive as flight EK358 from Dubai on August 8, 2026, at 10:25 p.m. Jakarta time, before commencing its return journey as flight EK359 in the early hours of August 9.

The arrival of the Airbus A380-800 is a major milestone in expanding Indonesia's international air connectivity.

— Heru KaryadiHeru Karyadi, General Manager of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, commented on the significance of the A380's arrival.

Airport General Manager Heru Karyadi emphasized that this event marks a significant milestone in enhancing Indonesia's international air connectivity. The successful operation of the A380-800 will confirm Soekarno-Hatta Airport's capability to accommodate ICAO Aerodrome Reference Code 4F (Code F) aircraft. "Thorough preparations have been carried out alongside regulators, airline partners, and aviation stakeholders to guarantee a safe, seamless, and best experience for passengers," Karyadi stated.

Karyadi highlighted that all operational aspects have been meticulously aligned, including airside and landside infrastructure, service protocols, and inter-agency coordination. This comprehensive readiness reflects the confidence international airlines place in the airport's infrastructure and service quality. As Indonesia's primary aviation hub, Soekarno-Hatta operates three runways, two of which meet the technical criteria for Code F aircraft, supported by extensive taxiway networks, aprons, and terminal facilities designed for double-deck wide-body jets.

Thorough preparations have been carried out alongside regulators, airline partners, and aviation stakeholders to guarantee a safe, seamless, and best experience for passengers.

— Heru KaryadiHeru Karyadi assured that all necessary preparations have been made for the A380's operation.

Furthermore, the airport's pavement strength, measured by Pavement Classification Rating (PCR) values, meets the heavy load-bearing requirements of the A380-800. Specific runways and apron areas have been designated and equipped with Advanced Visual Docking Guidance Systems (A-VDGS), dual-jetway bridges, and specialized ground support equipment to ensure a seamless experience for the inaugural flight and future operations.

This also reflects the confidence of international airlines in Soekarno-Hatta Airport's infrastructure and service quality.

— Heru KaryadiKaryadi noted that the A380's arrival demonstrates international airlines' trust in the airport.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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