Airbus A380 News
Airbus A380 struggles as Covid-19 hits aviation
New data from Cirium has revealed that of the 240 Airbus A380 planes currently with airlines around the world, just 21 are in service. Nearly all are being used by Emirates in Dubai.
Emirates returns to Toronto with A380 service
With safety as a priority, Emirates is gradually expanding its passenger services to 70 cities in August, returning to over 50 per cent of its pre-pandemic destination network.
Lufthansa decommissions A380s in company-wide overhaul
According to an assessment from the German flag-carrier, it will take several months until the global travel restrictions are completely lifted and years until the worldwide demand for air travel returns to pre-crisis levels.
Flynas welcomes Airbus A380 to fleet as Hajj begins
Flynas has temporarily welcome the Airbus A380 to its fleet as it begins to welcome Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The low-cost carrier thus becomes the first airline from the country to fly the largest passenger plane in the world.
Airbus welcomes huge Chinese order as president Xi visits France
Airbus and China Aviation Supplies Holding Company have signed a general terms agreement covering the purchase by Chinese airlines of a total of 300 Airbus aircraft.
All Nippon Airways takes delivery of first A380
All Nippon Airways has taken delivery of its first A380 at a ceremony in Toulouse. The Japanese carrier becomes the 15th operator of the world’s largest passenger aircraft.
Airbus to cease production of A380 in 2021
European plane manufacturer Airbus has taken the “painful” decision to cease deliveries of the A380 in 2021. The aircraft has struggled to compete with more efficient, smaller models in recent years.
Etihad Airways to bring Airbus A380 to Seoul, South Korea, route
The South Korean capital’s Incheon airport now joins London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, New York JFK and Sydney as a destination served by the airline’s flag-ship aircraft.
First All Nippon Airways A380 prepares for take-off
All Nippon Airways has seen its first Airbus A380 roll out of the Airbus Paintshop in Hamburg, Germany. The new plane is Japan’s first Airbus A380 and sports a Hawaiian green sea turtle, known as Honu in the Hawaiian language, which symbolises good luck and prosperity.
Lufthansa unveils new livery as A380 touches down in Miami
Lufthansa’s flagship aircraft, the Airbus A380, has landed in the US for the first time in the new livery. The landing of the newly painted aircraft marks the festive conclusion of the anniversary year of the crane’s 100th birthday (Lufthansa’s company logo and brand symbol).
Emirates brings A380 service to Hamburg and Osaka
Emirates has expanded the network of destinations served by its flagship A380 aircraft with the launch of new scheduled A380 services to Hamburg and Osaka this week.
First All Nippon Airways Airbus A380 rolls off assembly line
The first A380 for All Nippon Airways has rolled out of the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse. The aircraft has now been moved to an outside station where various ground tests will be undertaken in preparation for first flight in the coming weeks.