Emirates has created a unique Arsenal club crest from used aircraft parts to celebrate 20 years of partnership with the football club. The Aircrafted Arsenal Crest is a 2.4-metre-high sculpture made from 84 components upcycled from Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.
Details of the sculpture
Built by Emirates Engineering in Dubai, the crest was flown to London and unveiled at Arsenal's stadium on 9 August 2026. The iconic cannon, featured in every Arsenal emblem since 1905 and inspiring the nickname The Gunners, is formed from an A380 wheel hub and a titanium air duct. The shield's face uses sheets of 777 aluminium fuselage skin, while cargo tracks form the outer edge and internal structure. The Arsenal lettering is shaped from aircraft windows.
A team of 15 engineers, designers, mechanics, technicians and painters spent 34 days assembling the sculpture.
Unveiling and partnership
Arsenal said the project merged aviation engineering precision with the discipline and skill of elite sport. The partnership with Emirates has been extended to 2033. The crest was unveiled by Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airlines, and Richard Garlick, chief executive of Arsenal, before their match against Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates Cup.
Sir Tim said: “Emirates and Arsenal have shared an extraordinary journey over the past 20 years. We have watched the club evolve, welcomed new generations of supporters and celebrated many defining moments together.” He added: “To mark this anniversary, we wanted to create something permanent that could only come from Emirates and Arsenal. Our Engineering team has transformed components from our Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft into one of football’s most iconic symbols.”
Richard said: “We’re hugely grateful to Emirates for creating this special tribute to our club and to 20 years of partnership between us. The Crest stands as a powerful reflection of our relationship and everything we've achieved together along the way.”
Permanent display
The Aircrafted Arsenal Crest will be permanently displayed in Emirates’ hospitality space at Emirates Stadium.
