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Airbus A380

With two complete decks, the Airbus A380 is the world's largest passenger aircraft. While some thought that COVID-19 would be the death of the 380, it has made a comeback. However, its applications remain fairly niche, meaning that it never reached the full potential expected by Airbus.

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A Look Inside The Etihad Airways Airbus A380 Re-Inaugural To New York JFK

Today was the first time in several years Etihad deployed the type to JFK.

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Top 5: The Oldest Airbus A380s In Service Today

Interestingly, all aircraft on this list are from one airline, and it's neither the launch operator nor the most prominent user of the type.

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Emirates Launches 2nd Daily Airbus A380 Rome Flights For The 1st Time in 7 Years

The carrier will be all-A380 to the Italian capital this summer.

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Flight Review: Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 Business Class From London Heathrow To Singapore Changi

The 12-hour flight went by quickly thanks to impeccable customer service and a spacious cabin.

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16+ Years: Qantas’ Oldest Airbus A380 Returns To Service

It has become the world's oldest active A380.

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Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 Returns To Sydney After Technical Issue

The same aircraft completed the trip after a five-hour delay.

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The Airbus A380F - The Freighter Plane That Got Scrapped

The Airbus A380F would have been one of the world's largest cargo aircraft had it been built.

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The Airbus A380 At Emirates: What Are The Superjumbo's Top Routes?

The UAE flag carrier currently flies the A380 to nearly 50 destinations worldwide.

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What Has Happened To China Southern Airlines' Former Airbus A380s?

The retired A380s from China Southern Airlines may have the possibility of being put back into operation under Global Airlines.

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Announcement: Simple Flying Acquires Airbus A380 For London Office Space

The aircraft is set to bear the registration A-FOOL.

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Emirates Celebrates Easter With Sweet Treats & Classic Meals Onboard And In Lounges

The special desserts and savory dishes were sure to delight the palates of many.

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The Rise And Fall Of The Airbus A380

The A380 is out of production but still well in use.

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Who flies the A380 in 2024?
Airbus A380: The Airlines Flying The Largest Passenger Aircraft In The World In 2024

Ten passenger airlines are flying the the jumbo jet this year.

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An Emirates Airbus A380 Was Damaged By A Ground Vehicle At Moscow Domodedovo Airport

The incident took place as the aircraft was preparing for its scheduled flight to Dubai on March 27.

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Queen Of The Skies: What Is The Biggest Private Jet?

The largest known private jets are Boeing 747-8s (although it is possible the largest could be an Airbus A380).

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The Average Value Of An Airbus A380 Has Risen Since 2023

After hitting rock bottom in 2023, the Airbus A380s' second-hand market values have risen in 2024 year-on-year (YoY).

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Dubai-Riyadh: Emirates Launches 2024's Shortest Airbus A380 Flight

The route was last served by the quadjet in 2020 when it was not the shortest offering.

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What Would The Passenger Capacity Of The Airbus Beluga XL Be If It Was An Airliner?

The concept aircraft may accommodate at least 40% more passengers than the Airbus A380.

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