Airbus A380 News
Emirates expands its A380 network
Emirates has announced it will scale up its A380 operations with the iconic double-decker returning to Glasgow (26 March 2023), Nice (1 June 2023) and Birmingham (1 July 2023).
Emirates to Offer High-Speed, Global Inflight Broadband on 50 New A350s
Emirates will offer passengers yet another opportunity to ‘fly better’, with new high-speed, inflight broadband powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation, onboard 50 new Airbus A350 aircraft – scheduled to enter service in 2024.
First retrofitted Emirates A380 enters service
The first Emirates A380 to be completely refurbished under the airline’s US$ 2 billion retrofit program has been deployed today on the Dubai-London Heathrow service, operating as EK003.
Emirates’ A380 touches down in New Zealand
Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Auckland Airport. This is first time the Emirates double-decker has landed in Auckland since February 2020, demonstrating increasing travel demand in and out of New Zealand.
Airbus completes A380 sustainable aviation fuel flight
Airbus has performed a first A380 flight powered by 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel. Airbus’ A380 test aircraft MSN 1 took off from Blagnac Airport in Toulouse earlier.
Emirates receives final A380 from Airbus
Emirates has received delivery of its 123rd and final Airbus A380. The aircraft, registered as A6-EVS, marks another milestone in the airline’s steadfast 21-year commitment to the programme.
Qatar Airways returns Airbus A380 to service
A Qatar Airways Airbus A380 took to the skies for the first time in more than 18 months earlier, positioning the aircraft from Doha International Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Airbus A380 leads widespread British Airways return
British Airways is set to welcome back its first A380 aircraft next month and operate its biggest schedule since March 2020. The carrier will be offering additional services to cities across the globe.
End of the runway for Airbus A380 as Emirates prepares for final delivery
Emirates will receive three more A380 aircraft from Airbus this year with its last unit on order scheduled to join its fleet in November, bringing forward the original delivery timeline from June.
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.