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 not sufficient to sustain production.” The decision could hit as many as 3,500 jobs at the manufacturer, whose operations span four major European countries, over the next three years. “But keep in mind that A380s will still roam the skies for many years to come and Airbus will of course continue to fully support the A380 operators.” Shares in Airbus surged 5% on Thursday after it reported its 2018 earnings and the A380 news. JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images End of a legend Emirates had kept the A380 program on life support early last year by placing a big order for the aircraft.

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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 …

Travel news: Airline sells A380s back to Airbus, loses $14 million
55 years, 2 months ago

Travel news: Airline sells A380s back to Airbus, loses $14 million

CNN  

CNN — This week in travel: transport woes, new “Global Geoparks,” Mediterranean islands you need to know about, plus the terrifying moment a passenger opened the airplane emergency door mid-air. Waitaki Whitestone, on New Zealand’s South Island, provides evidence of the Earth’s eighth continent, Zealandia, formed 80 million years ago, of which 94% remains submerged. A “belligerent” woman was cited …

Iconic Airbus A380 plane bar sells at auction for $50,000
2 years, 5 months ago

Iconic Airbus A380 plane bar sells at auction for $50,000

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 inflight bar from an iconic Airbus A380 sold at auction last week, for a whopping …

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. …

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 …

Airbus suffers big loss as misery for planemakers continue
4 years, 5 months ago

Airbus suffers big loss as misery for planemakers continue

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 Hours after Boeing revealed large financial losses due to coronavirus, its European rival, Airbus, has announced …

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 …

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 says finalises $11 billion in sales of A220 jets
6 years, 2 months ago

Airbus says finalises $11 billion in sales of A220 jets

Live Mint  

Paris: European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said Thursday it had finalised the sale of 120 A220-300 single-aisle jets worth $11 billion. Airbus acquired in 2017 the A220-300 aircraft line, which Canadian firm Bombardier developed as its CSeries, and which represents a new generation designed for airlines seeking 100-150 seat planes. Bombardier had struggled to win customers even though the planes offered …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 to juggle jet production, defends poor-selling A380
10 years, 2 months ago

Airbus to juggle jet production, defends poor-selling A380

Live Mint  

Toulouse: Airbus edged closer towards raising production of its best-selling model on Tuesday, declaring the supply chain stable and hinting at a decision to produce more of its A320 cash cow in coming months. “The best days of the A380 are ahead,” Bregier said, pointing to increases in traffic that Airbus says would require the world’s largest airliner. “Airbus will …

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 …

Gulf airlines splash out over $100 bn as Boeing launches new jet
11 years, 4 months ago

Gulf airlines splash out over $100 bn as Boeing launches new jet

Live Mint  

Dubai: Gulf airlines splashed out on well over $100 billion of orders on day one of the Dubai Airshow, underscoring a shift in power in the aviation industry and giving a boost to the formal launch of Boeing’s newest jet, as well as to Airbus’s A380 superjumbo. Dubai-based Emirates led the buying spree on Sunday with an order for 150 …

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 …

‘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 …

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