Emirates launches second upcycled luggage line with materials from retrofitted aircraft

Emirates has released a second limited-edition collection under its Aircrafted by Emirates initiative, featuring handmade bags and luggage created from upcycled aircraft materials.

The 2025 collection, available now through the Emirates Official Store, follows the sell-out success of the airline’s 2023 debut line and is expected to be snapped up by collectors within days.

The new drop includes 167 bespoke pieces made from repurposed materials salvaged during Emirates’ ongoing aircraft retrofit project.

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Items include three trolley bag styles — the most in-demand product from the original release — two backpack designs, and two handbags, one of which features fur from the captain’s seat.

Prices range from $80-350.

The products are crafted from elements of the Emirates A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft, including aluminium headrests, leather from First and Business Class seats, and sofas from the A380 onboard lounge.

Each item is handmade by a team of 14 dedicated tailors at Emirates Engineering’s Dubai facility.

These tailors, officially known as engineering maintenance assistants, typically work on interior cabin repairs but have now been fully reassigned to support the growing Aircrafted initiative.

So far, more than 30,000 kilogrammes of material have been extracted from 63 aircraft undergoing retrofits.

Emirates says all fabric components are industrially laundered and deep-cleaned before production, with leather conditioned and sanitised.

Functional zippers and brand-new lining are added to each bag, and some pieces feature Emirates seatbelts as straps.

Supporting the Emirates Foundation

Proceeds from the collection will go to the Emirates Airline Foundation, supporting children in need.

The airline’s first Aircrafted collection raised more than $17,000 for the cause.

The initiative is part of a broader effort tied to Emirates’ retrofit programme, which began in August 2022.

The airline is investing billions to upgrade 219 aircraft, including the installation of nearly 4,000 Premium Economy seats, 728 refurbished First Class suites, and more than 5,000 upgraded Business Class seats.