Home Transport Aviation VIDEO: Emirates, Qantas A380s In Sydney Flyover The tandem flight is believed to be the first time two commercial A380s have flown together in formation. by Neil Churchill April 1, 2013 Months in the making, Dubai’s Emirates Airline and Australia’s Qantas Airways celebrated the start of their new relationship with a unique, first of its kind flyover across the Sydney skyline on Monday. Both airlines sent one of its Airbus A380 surperjumbos into the air to wingman the other over famous landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, cruising as low as 1,500 feet. The tandem flight is believed to be the first time two commercial A380s have flown together in formation. The stunt marks the dawn of a new aviation relationship as the two carriers will start sharing flights, airport lounges and frequent flyer miles. 0 Comments