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Emirates and Arsenal Extend Sponsorship to 2033 and Unveil Upcycled Crest

By showcasing engineering reuse of retired aircraft parts, the installation signals a sustainability focus that supports Arsenal's commercial stability.

Overview

  • Emirates and Arsenal have formally extended their partnership through 2033 with Emirates remaining the club’s front‑of‑shirt, training kit and stadium naming rights partner.
  • The Aircrafted Arsenal Crest is a 2.4‑metre illuminated sculpture made from upcycled Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 components, including an A380 landing gear wheel hub, titanium bleed air duct, 777 fuselage skin, cargo tracks, floor panels and aircraft windows.
  • A 15‑person Emirates Engineering Aircraft Material Upcycling team designed and built the crest in Dubai over 34 days before painting, fitting lighting and flying it to London on an Emirates SkyCargo freighter for permanent display in Emirates’ hospitality at Emirates Stadium.
  • Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates, and Arsenal chief executive Richard Garlick formally unveiled the sculpture ahead of the Emirates Cup as part of anniversary activations that also include a short film and fan events.
  • The renewal secures a long‑running commercial pillar for Arsenal’s planning, pairs a visible sustainability message with brand activation, and gives supporters a permanent, on‑site symbol of the two‑decade relationship.