Emirates Airline is set to launch a non-stop service to Shanghai, China, operated by Airbus A380 superjumbo. Staring April 27, Shanghai will be Emirates' third destination in China to welcome the Airbus A380, following the launch of the aircraft to Beijing on August 1, 2010 and Hong Kong on October 1, 2010. The carrier's 489-seater A380 superjumbo will operate three days a week on Wednesday Friday and Sunday.