Emirates Unveils A380 Livery to Celebrate AC Milan’s 125th Anniversary

Emirates, the official airline partner and principal partner of AC Milan, has unveiled an A380 livery emblazoned with the club’s trademark colours, celebrating the Rossoneri’s 125 year-legacy and generational impact on global football.

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Both sides of the Emirates A380’s fuselage have been adorned with red and black stripes, taking inspiration from AC Milan’s logo. The Club’s official badge, displaying Milan’s flag alongside the ACM acronym and founding year, are emblazoned right next to the ‘Milan 125’ wordmark. Flanking the design on the other side is the silhouette of a player in the Club’s Emirates ‘Fly Better’ jersey kicking a football in mid-air. AC Milan fans around the world will have the chance to spot the special livery featuring their club as it flies across the airline’s network starting from November 26.

Emirates’ AC Milan 125th Anniversary A380 livery was fully designed, produced and installed in-house by the Emirates Engineering Aircraft Appearance Centre teams. Emirates first signed a sponsorship agreement with AC Milan in September 2007. The following year, the relationship was elevated to Top Institutional Sponsor. The jersey sponsor deal first featured during the 2010/2011 season, connecting Emirates to a loyal legion of over 500 million Rossoneri fans all over the world. Since then, Emirates has been visible on AC Milan jerseys during official matches and competitive fixtures, with close to 1000 goals scored by players donning the airline’s shirt branding.

Emirates’ special livery stands as a testament to AC Milan's heritage and global influence as the Club celebrates its 125th anniversary. This collaboration not only honours the Rossoneri’s history but also symbolizes the enduring strength of a partnership rooted in shared values of innovation, tradition, and excellence.

AC Milan

Founded in 1899 in Milan, Italy, AC Milan is a brand in global sports. In its 125-year history, AC Milan’s on-the-pitch success has been marked by 7 Champions League titles (2nd most in European football), 19 Serie A titles, 5 UEFA Super Cup (record: tied) and a FIFA World Cup. The Club currently plays its home games at San Siro Stadium in Milan and is developing a new 70,000 seat stadium that will be one of the most advanced modern sports and entertainment complexes in the world.  

With its sporting accomplishments and red and black striped jersey, AC Milan is among the most recognized sporting brands in the world, with over 550 million fans globally. In August 2022, RedBird Capital Partners, a New-York based private equity firm founded and led by Gerry Cardinale, became the controlling owner of the Club.  As part of that acquisition, RedBird brought in its long-time partner the New York Yankees as a minority investor. AC Milan has offices in Milan and Dubai.