The Airbus A380 is a four-engine, long-range, wide-body passenger aircraft that was first introduced into commercial service in 2007. It is the largest commercial passenger aircraft in the world, capable of carrying up to 853 passengers in a typical two-class layout or up to 868 passengers in a high-density configuration.
The development of the Airbus A380 began in the late 1990s, with the formal launch of the program announced in December 2000. The concept of the A380 was to create a large, long-range aircraft that could carry a large number of passengers and reduce congestion at major airports. The A380 made its first flight on April 27, 2005, and was introduced into commercial service in October 2007 with Singapore Airlines. Over the next few years, the A380 was embraced by a number of airlines and became a popular choice for long-haul flights.
Lufthansa confirmed it will start services between Munich and Washington, D.C. with Airbus A380-800s as of May 31st. The airline currently operates this route on Airbus A340-600 aircraft once daily, in accordance with our database. The U.S. capital will become Lufthansa’s fifth A380 destination. Boston, Los Angeles and New York are its other routes in the United States, and Delhi
In February 2019, as part of its order for 40 A330-900s and 30 A350-900s, Emirates downsized its
On 24 October 2008, Airbus delivered A380 MSN 013 to Emirates as A6-EDB. Later this
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In February 2019, as part of its order for 40 A330-900s and 30 A350-900s, Emirates downsized its
On 24 October 2008, Airbus delivered A380 MSN 013 to Emirates as A6-EDB. Later this
With Lufthansa’s announcement that it will return at least a portion of its Airbus A380 fleet to
The Airbus A380 is another firm favourite in the flight tracking world. One of the most tracked aircraft is the prototype A380 F-WWOW (MSN001). Based on Toulouse (TLS), this aircraft has been used to test major systems and components for other aircraft such as the Airbus A350. More recently it has been used as a testing platform for sustainable aviation fuel. One of the longest A380 routes is Emirates EK448 from Dubai (DXB) to Auckland (AKL) – a journey of around 15 hours and 45 minutes. The A380 is also one of the most tracked aircraft on Flightradar24, second only to the now destroyed Antonov AN225 ‘Myria’.
| Variant | A380-800 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4 x Engine Alliance GP7270 or 4 x Rolls-Royce Trent 970-84/970B-84 |
| Height | 24.09 m / 79.0 ft |
| Length | 79.7 m / 238.7 ft |
| Wingspan | 79.7 m / 261.8 ft |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.85 |
| Range | 14,800 km / 8,000 nm |
| Passenger capacity | 575 typical or 853 max |
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Emirates is scheduled to take delivery of the final Airbus A380 later this month and today Airbus performed last pre-delivery test flight for the aircraft. The flight departed Airbus’ Hamburg facility for a tour of
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Anyone who has paid attention to the airline industry since March will know that the A380 has not fared well this year. The superjumbo posed a challenge for airlines even before demand for air travel
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The demand for the A380 has declined in recent years due to changing market conditions, such as the rise of smaller, more fuel-efficient aircraft, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on air travel.
Some of the airlines that continued to operate the A380 as of 2021 include Emirates, which has the largest fleet of A380s, as well as Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Thai Airways, British Airways, Asiana Airways, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and All Nippon Airways.
However, many of these airlines have reduced their A380 fleets due to the challenges posed by the pandemic and the broader changes in the aviation industry.
It’s worth noting that Airbus ended production of the A380 in 2021, so the number of airlines operating the aircraft will likely decline further in the coming years. Nevertheless, the A380 remains an important and iconic aircraft, and it will continue to play a role in the aviation industry for many years to come.
The range of the Airbus A380 is approximately 8,000 nautical miles (14,800 km), which is capable of flying non-stop on many of the world’s longest routes.
The Airbus A380 is capable of carrying up to 853 passengers in a typical two-class layout or up to 868 passengers in a high-density configuration.
The cost of an Airbus A380 can vary widely depending on the specifications and configuration chosen by the airline or customer. At the time of its introduction, the list price of a new A380 was around $445 million, but discounts and negotiations between buyers and manufacturers can result in a lower final price.
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