Airbus A380 – is this the end for the superjumbo (already)?
7 years, 2 months ago

Airbus A380 – is this the end for the superjumbo (already)?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Airbus A350 may be smaller, but according to Malaysia Airlines’ publicity, it offers passengers “a more spacious interior” on the long-haul from London. Well, leaving aside the reality that no US airline has expressed interest in the A380, the market on the world’s premier intercontinental air route demands frequency. The four-engined Airbus A340 was about to enter service; when Virgin Atlantic became the launch customer for the A340-600, the stretched version, Richard Branson’s airline promoted it with the slogan “4 engines 4 long haul” – BA’s big rival was the twin-engined Boeing 777. While that may horrify travellers who see Ryanair-style standards on long-haul flights, it could transform the economics of flying between very large population centres: Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai… Airbus chief executive Fabrice Bregier believes there is huge potential in China for the A380: “We need to convince the airlines that they can increase their market share, that they can increase tremendously their image buying the A380 and operating them from big Chinese hubs.

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Emirates officially unveils its first A350 aircraft
4 months ago

Emirates officially unveils its first A350 aircraft

The Independent  

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Does Emirates live up to the hype? Inside the carrier's economy, premium and business class cabins for a 3-way video review battle between London and Nairobi in A380s and Boeing 777s
7 months, 1 week ago

Does Emirates live up to the hype? Inside the carrier's economy, premium and business class cabins for a 3-way video review battle between London and Nairobi in A380s and Boeing 777s

Daily Mail  

Emirates, for many airline passengers, can do no wrong. CHOOSING THE SEAT – THE 3D TOOL MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill puts Emirates economy, premium economy and business-class seats to the test on an Airbus A380 and Boeing 777. RIGHT: Ted's beetroot and quinoa salad; chicken and apple sausages, and chocolate and blackcurrant delice In a blind taste test, Emirates’ …

Emirates to roll out premium economy class on Mumbai and Bengaluru A380 flights
1 year, 5 months ago

Emirates to roll out premium economy class on Mumbai and Bengaluru A380 flights

Hindustan Times  

Gulf carrier Emirates on Thursday said it is set to roll out the fourth cabin class -- premium economy -- on its A380 flights to Mumbai and Bengaluru, starting October 29. Emirates to roll out premium economy class on Mumbai and Bengaluru A380 flights Emirates currently operates its A380 and Boeing 777s on Indian routes in a three-class configuration -- …

The A380 was nearly extinct. Now a new airline says it’s building a superjumbo-only fleet
55 years, 2 months ago

The A380 was nearly extinct. Now a new airline says it’s building a superjumbo-only fleet

CNN  

CNN — The pandemic almost killed it and its production ended sooner than anticipated in 2021, but the A380 simply refuses to die. “It’s a fantastic aircraft when you use it in the right way and on the right routes,” says Global Airlines CEO James Asquith. “And we’re not just looking at the cabin or the interiors for that, but …

Inside Emirates' A380 premium economy cabin - so good it beats some airlines' business class
1 year, 10 months ago

Inside Emirates' A380 premium economy cabin - so good it beats some airlines' business class

Daily Mail  

Men in crisp white shirts tap away at their laptops, the immaculately-dressed cabin crew welcome passengers by name and glamorous women with bright red lipstick take selfies while lounging in their cream leather seats. In fact, this premium economy cabin has such a business-class feel to it that I’m forced to check with the cabin crew manager that the giant …

Emirates to Include World’s Largest A380 for Dubai-Bengaluru Route
2 years, 7 months ago

Emirates to Include World’s Largest A380 for Dubai-Bengaluru Route

News 18  

Those flying between Dubai and Bengaluru are in for a treat as airline passengers will have a chance to fly on one of the biggest commercial flights to be created in aviation history. This is due to the fact that Emirates airline has taken the decision to include the might Airbus A380 in their fleet of aircraft for this route. …

The A380’s biggest supporter is asking Airbus to build a new super jumbo
2 years, 7 months ago

The A380’s biggest supporter is asking Airbus to build a new super jumbo

CNN  

CNN — The A380 super jumbo has many supporters around the world, but none quite as vocal and powerful as Tim Clark, the president of Emirates, by far the largest operator of the aircraft. “I was chuckling to myself, thinking ‘Wait and see.’ We started flying the A380 into Heathrow six times a day in October of last year, and …

The A380’s biggest supporter is asking Airbus to build a new super jumbo
2 years, 7 months ago

The A380’s biggest supporter is asking Airbus to build a new super jumbo

CNN  

CNN — The A380 super jumbo has many supporters around the world, but none quite as vocal and powerful as Tim Clark, the president of Emirates, by far the largest operator of the aircraft. “I was chuckling to myself, thinking ‘Wait and see.’ We started flying the A380 into Heathrow six times a day in October of last year, and …

Why the A380 superjumbo is staging a comeback
2 years, 8 months ago

Why the A380 superjumbo is staging a comeback

CNN  

CNN — The post-pandemic recovery of commercial aviation may have an early, unlikely protagonist: the A380 superjumbo. “Operators were quite reluctant to bring it back because it’s a very costly airplane, but I think we’ve seen demand recovering faster than people expected.” More coming back Airbus produced and delivered 251 A380s, and 238 remain available for service today, with the …

Lufthansa is bringing back the A380 superjumbo
2 years, 9 months ago

Lufthansa is bringing back the A380 superjumbo

CNN  

CNN — The A380 superjumbo is beloved among aviation fans, thanks to its spacious interior, mighty size and quiet inflight experience, but its days have been numbered since Airbus announced in 2019 it was ceasing production of the airliner. Costly to run, the world’s largest passenger aircraft’s demise was apparently accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic travel slump, but now German …

Iconic A380 super jumbo jet returns to the skies as airlines struggle with travel demand
2 years, 9 months ago

Iconic A380 super jumbo jet returns to the skies as airlines struggle with travel demand

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The iconic Airbus A380 super jumbo jet - the world’s biggest passenger plane - had somewhat …

Airbus A380: The wondrous giant that never quite took off
4 years, 10 months ago

Airbus A380: The wondrous giant that never quite took off

CNN  

CNN — There’s nothing quite like seeing an Airbus A380 for the first time. “In the 1990s we had just a 20% share of the aircraft market and we weren’t present in the large aircraft segment,” says Robert Lafontan, former chief engineer of the A380 project at Airbus. “You had to go back to the Pan-Am days, in short.” The …

The real reason Airbus is retiring its A380 superjumbo jet
5 years, 6 months ago

The real reason Airbus is retiring its A380 superjumbo jet

Wired  

Getty Images News The Airbus A380 is the world's biggest passenger jet plane – and the plane many might imagine when thinking of splurging on a first-class seat, getting a free business class flight with their company or even relaxing more than in many other planes in economy – the double-decker plane offers more comfort and stability than its rivals. …

Airbus to scrap A380 superjumbo production as sales slump; decision disappoints leading buyer Emirates
6 years, 1 month ago

Airbus to scrap A380 superjumbo production as sales slump; decision disappoints leading buyer Emirates

Firstpost  

Airbus said it would enter talks with unions in coming weeks over the 3,000-3,500 jobs potentially affected. Toulouse, France: Europe’s Airbus is scrapping production of the A380 superjumbo, with lacklustre sales forcing it to abandon a dream of dominating the skies with a 21st century cruiseliner. Leading buyer ‘disappointed’ Emirates, which had built its global brand around the A380 and …

Airbus to stop making struggling A380 superjumbo in 2021 after Emirates, Qantas cut back orders
6 years, 1 month ago

Airbus to stop making struggling A380 superjumbo in 2021 after Emirates, Qantas cut back orders

ABC  

European aviation giant Airbus has said it will stop making its superjumbo A380 in 2021 for lack of customers, abandoning the world's biggest passenger jet and one of the aviation industry's most ambitious and most troubled endeavours. Key points: The double-decker 500-seater planes started flying in 2008 Airports had to build new runways and modify terminals to accommodate it Some …

Airbus is giving up on the A380
6 years, 1 month ago

Airbus is giving up on the A380

CNN  

London CNN Business — Airbus will stop making the A380, pulling the plug on its iconic superjumbo jet that once promised to revolutionize commercial air travel but failed to deliver on outsized expectations. “It’s a painful decision,” Airbus CEO Tom Enders said during a conference call with analysts. “With the decision of Emirates to reduce orders, our order backlog is …

Is this the end of the Airbus A380?
6 years, 1 month ago

Is this the end of the Airbus A380?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a coincidental nod to its rival’s biggest aircraft, the European planemaker said: “Net orders total 747.” But the biggest …

Airbus A380 finds a secondhand market as 'SuperJumbo' returns from the edge of aviation oblivion
6 years, 11 months ago

Airbus A380 finds a secondhand market as 'SuperJumbo' returns from the edge of aviation oblivion

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The remarkable return of the Airbus A380 from the edge of aviation oblivion continues, with a …

Airbus A380: World’s biggest plane saved from brink of extinction thanks to new Emirates order
7 years, 2 months ago

Airbus A380: World’s biggest plane saved from brink of extinction thanks to new Emirates order

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At a ceremony in the airline’s headquarters in Dubai, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of …

Emirates throws Airbus A380 a lifeline with $16 billion deal
7 years, 2 months ago

Emirates throws Airbus A380 a lifeline with $16 billion deal

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Middle East’s largest airline, Emirates, is throwing Airbus a lifeline for its troubled A380 jumbo jet. “This new order underscores Airbus’ commitment to produce the A380 at least for another ten years,” said Airbus chief salesman John Leahy. Emirates Chairman and CEO, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, said at a signing of the …

Emirates throws Airbus A380 a lifeline with jumbo order
7 years, 2 months ago

Emirates throws Airbus A380 a lifeline with jumbo order

Daily Mail  

Emirates Airlines said Thursday it has struck a $16 billion deal to buy 36 Airbus A380 superjumbos just days after the European manufacturer said it would have to halt production without new orders. The order comes just days after Airbus sounded alarm bells on the future of the A380 His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief …

Airbus says A380 superjumbo will be killed off unless Emirates order more planes
7 years, 2 months ago

Airbus says A380 superjumbo will be killed off unless Emirates order more planes

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Airbus, the maker of the largest passenger plane in the world, says the production line for …

First ever Airbus ‘Superjumbo’ jet, the world's biggest passenger plane, is put into storage
7 years, 4 months ago

First ever Airbus ‘Superjumbo’ jet, the world's biggest passenger plane, is put into storage

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As Airbus battles for a fresh order for its A380 plane, the first double-deck Superjumbo has …

Emirates makes huge $15bn order for Boeing 'Dreamliners' as US firm leaves Airbus in its wake
7 years, 4 months ago

Emirates makes huge $15bn order for Boeing 'Dreamliners' as US firm leaves Airbus in its wake

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Almost as soon as the Dubai Air Show opened, Boeing extended its 2017 lead in aircraft …

Emirates fits extra 98 seats into the Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger plane
9 years, 4 months ago

Emirates fits extra 98 seats into the Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger plane

The Independent  

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Emirates new Airbus A380 has a capacity of 615 passengers
9 years, 4 months ago

Emirates new Airbus A380 has a capacity of 615 passengers

Daily Mail  

Economy class is getting even bigger after Emirates reconfigured its new Airbus A380-800 planes to hold the most seats ever for an airliner. Scroll down for video Emirates' new Airbus A380 has two classes - business and economy - and will hold a staggering 615 passengers in both cabins With no first class and fewer flat-bed seats in business class, …

Airliner with most seats ever unveiled
9 years, 4 months ago

Airliner with most seats ever unveiled

CNN  

Story highlights Emirates outfits an Airbus A380 airliner with a record 615 seats The current highest capacity actively flying airliner is Air France's A380, with 538 seats The newly configured Emirates plane is expected to begin service in December CNN — The biggest airliner in the world just got more seats than ever before. Over the weekend, Emirates airline unveiled …

Up close and personal with the Airbus A380
9 years, 9 months ago

Up close and personal with the Airbus A380

BBC  

Up close and personal with the Airbus A380 Stephen Dowling The Airbus A380 is the world’s biggest airliner. It is still a tight fit, as you can see in our timelapse: Hyperdrive: Airbus A380 1 Derek Cogswell, an aircraft engineer for British Airways, was our guide through the engineering maintenance facilities. “But we’re going to open them up now so …

A380 celebrates first decade in flight - but how long will the Superjumbo's time in the sky last?
9 years, 11 months ago

A380 celebrates first decade in flight - but how long will the Superjumbo's time in the sky last?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Its sheer scale offers the airlines the opportunity to fly many hundreds of people at attractive fares, or to offer …

A380 celebrates first decade in flight - but how long will the Superjumbo's time in the sky last?
9 years, 11 months ago

A380 celebrates first decade in flight - but how long will the Superjumbo's time in the sky last?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Its sheer scale offers the airlines the opportunity to fly many hundreds of people at attractive fares, or to offer …

Airbus said to drop order for Six A380 jets with Japan’s Skymark Airlines
10 years, 8 months ago

Airbus said to drop order for Six A380 jets with Japan’s Skymark Airlines

Live Mint  

Toulouse: Airbus Group NV has agreed to drop an order for six A380 superjumbos by Japanese low-cost airline Skymark Airlines Inc., said people familiar with the decision, in a blow to a program that’s struggled to keep customers. The only Japanese airline to order the double-decker model, Skymark initially signed a firm contract for four A380s in 2011, and later …

Simon Calder: Why the biggest plane in the world isn't right for the busiest route
10 years, 10 months ago

Simon Calder: Why the biggest plane in the world isn't right for the busiest route

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If I were, either Virgin Atlantic or British Airways would deploy Boeing's ultra-long-range Dreamliner non-stop from Gatwick or Heathrow to …

Simon Calder: Why the biggest plane in the world isn't right for the busiest route
10 years, 10 months ago

Simon Calder: Why the biggest plane in the world isn't right for the busiest route

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If I were, either Virgin Atlantic or British Airways would deploy Boeing's ultra-long-range Dreamliner non-stop from Gatwick or Heathrow to …

Google Street View goes inside Airbus A380
11 years, 7 months ago

Google Street View goes inside Airbus A380

CNN  

Story highlights An Emirates Airbus A380 is the first aircraft to be explored via Google Street View Views can enter the cockpit or the bar at the back of the upper deck First Class has a shower for the premium-paying passengers Currently ten airlines operate the A380, with ten more with orders for the plane CNN — Not content with …

Dubai airport's A380 concourse fully operational
12 years, 1 month ago

Dubai airport's A380 concourse fully operational

Firstpost  

Dubai airport chief executive Paul Griffiths has said the world’s first concourse exclusively for Airbus A380 “superjumbo” has been completed and is now fully operational. Dubai: Dubai airport chief executive Paul Griffiths has said the world’s first concourse exclusively for Airbus A380 “superjumbo” has been completed and is now fully operational. Speaking at a media conference at Dubai International Airport, …

‘Superjumbo’ A380 marks five years in the sky
12 years, 3 months ago

‘Superjumbo’ A380 marks five years in the sky

CNN  

Business Traveller is a monthly show about making the most of doing business on the road. Story highlights The Airbus A380 has just celebrated its fifth anniversary as a commercial aircraft It's 15 meters wider than a Boeing 747 "Jumbo Jet" There are now 89 A380s in service around the world, operated by nine airlines CNN — It was conceived …

New delay hits superjumbo
18 years, 6 months ago

New delay hits superjumbo

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Deliveries of the 555-seater Airbus …

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