Airbus A380 News
Air France flies A380 into Africa with Abidjan route
Air France is now offering three weekly services to Abidjan using the A380, the largest superjumbo in its fleet, with an additional four weekly frequencies to Abidjan operated by Boeing 777-300 aircraft. Air France revealed its ambition to make Abidjan the first destination in French-speaking Africa to be served with regular A380 flights with a special Air France flight on January 28th earlier this year, which also reflected the company’s wish to support the country’s development towards becoming the main hub for and gateway to Western Africa.
Qatar Airways reveals Bangkok as next A380 destination
Qatar Airways’ A380 aircraft will soon touchdown in Bangkok, Thailand, following the launch of its inaugural service to London Heathrow introduced earlier this month. The airline is scheduled to commence A380 service between Doha and Paris Charles De Gaulle, followed by an additional London service by the end of the year.
Qatar Airways launches A380 on London-Doha route
Qatar Airways’ first A380 has commenced services on the popular Doha-London route marking another major milestone for the airline. The arrival of the world’s largest commercial airliner on the Doha-to-London service reinforces Qatar Airways’ presence in the United Kingdom, with six flights a day between the two cities in addition to direct services from Doha to Edinburgh and Manchester.
British Airways brings A380 to Washington DC
First and Club World customers heading to Heathrow on British Airways’ inaugural A380 from Washington today will have had the added bonus of enjoying the airline’s newly re-launched lounge at the US Capital’s airport. The upgraded lounge can now host 200 customers, thanks to 10,000 square feet of space. It features intimate bar areas, business facilities, fine dining, shower suites and a private VIP area.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Etihad Airways assembles an A380
Video: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has just received its first Airbus A380. This remarkable time-lapse video features the assembly of the double-decker aircraft at the Airbus Finkenwerder facility in Hamburg, Germany.
Etihad reveals new livery as first A380 rolls out
Etihad Airways, recognised as the World’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards, has unveiled a stunning new livery design which will be introduced across its fleet. Created by leading brand consultants Landor Associates in partnership with Etihad Airways, the new livery is inspired by traditional Emirati design patterns, the landscapes of the desert and the geometric shapes found in the modern architecture of Abu Dhabi.
British Airways prepares to fly into San Francisco
It’ll be California Dreaming’ all the way with British Airways when the airline’s new A380 starts flying to San Francisco next summer. The new service leads a raft of frequency improvements, including more flights to Miami and Cape Town.
IATA AGM 2014: Qatar Airways delays A380 London Heathrow launch
Qatar Airways has delayed taking delivery of its first Airbus A380 by at least two weeks due to cabin problems, according to reports.
Emirates brings A380 to Vienna for first time
Emirates operated a one-off A380 service last night to mark its ten-year anniversary and continued commitment to Austria. This important milestone signals the first ever commercially scheduled A380 service to Vienna International Airport. Emirates has been flying to Austria since May 2004.
Airbus A380 receives boost with Amedeo deal
Amedeo and Airbus have finalised the contract for 20 A380s originally announced at the 50th Le Bourget Airshow in Paris in June last year. The final agreement was signed today at the Singapore Airshow 2014 by Mark Lapidus, chief executive of Amedeo and John Leahy, Airbus chief operating officer, Customers.
Emirates A380 touches down in Los Angeles
Emirates has swooped into the home of the original Oscars to launch its celebrated A380 service. Packed with Hollywood movies on ice Digital Widescreen, the double-decker touched down in Los Angeles yesterday, becoming the world’s longest A380 service in operation.
Dubai Air Show: Emirates offers vote of confidence in Airbus A380
Dubai-based Emirates airline has placed an additional order for 50 A380 aircraft, allaying fears of flagging demand for very large aircraft in the Middle East. The order was signed at a ceremony at the 2013 Dubai Airshow witnessed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman, Emirates Airline and Fabrice Brégier, Airbus president.