DALLAS – Flight EK430 between Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Brisbane, Australia, was operated on July 1 by an Emirates (EK) Airbus A380 registered A6-EVK.
The superjumbo showcases the “Journey to the Future” livery to advertise Dubai’s brand-new Museum of the Future.
According to local media reports, an aircraft wheel exploded in the undercarriage, causing some damage. The pilots chose to continue on to Brisbane Airport (BRE), which is the primary international airport serving Brisbane and South East Queensland. The airport services 31 airlines, flying to 50 domestic and 29 international destinations.