The Airbus A380 is a very large wide-body airliner, developed and produced by Airbus until 2021. It is the world's largest passenger airliner and the only full-length double-deck jet airliner. Airbus studies started in 1988, and the project was announced in 1990 to challenge the dominance of the Boeing 747 in the long-haul market.

The A380 has been voted as the best aircraft type by Global Traveler's readers, confirming that the A380 is truly a passenger favourite. Boarding an A380 is a unique experience that introduces passengers to superior standards of in-flight comfort, from first class to economy.

Aug 23, 2024 · This is a complete list of all current and historic Airbus A380 Routes and Airlines operating the Super Jumbo with a detailed list of each 380’s configuration. As of 2024, a lot of airlines have retired their A380 fleets due to a lack of demand, but there are still plenty operating the Super Jumbo.

Mar 22, 2025 · The luxury Airbus A380 saw a pretty short flight in international airports, but could be making a comeback in a huge way. Here's the story of the jetliner. Tech

An A380-800 in its original Airbus livery. There are 251 firm orders by 14 customers for the passenger version of the Airbus A380-800, all of which have been delivered as of December 2021. [1]

Apr 1, 2025 · The Airbus A380 currently has a maximum passenger limit of 853, and Airbus is focusing on this with the relaunch. By filling an A380, a low-cost carrier should be able to maximize its use of the aircraft. A great case study is Ryanair, which has flights between London Stansted and Dublin Airport.

Nov 29, 2023 · The Airbus A380 is experiencing a resurgence in demand as long-haul international tourism recovers, leading airlines to return their superjumbos to service. The A380's development faced numerous setbacks and wiring issues, significantly delaying delivery and adding billions of dollars to the project's cost.

The A380 is a truly unique aircraft in more ways than one, and will continue to fly our skies for years to come. Just as its capabilities and operations are unique, connecting mega-cities across the world with the latest technology and cabin comfort, the A380’s services and support footprint will continue to enable operators to get the most ...

Feb 13, 2025 · Only three cities on the Singapore Airlines network get consistent A380 service this summer, while four others see at least temporary operation of the superjumbo. Here's the full list.

Apr 4, 2025 · On April 3, Emirates reintroduced another Airbus A380 to service. It was A6-EDF, 19.1 years old and nearly double the average of the carrier's superjumbos.It initially undertook a round-trip service between Dubai and Cairo.While it was the seventh A380 built, it was the sixth A380 delivered to the Gulf carrier; those that arrived sooner are retired or stored.