Naija Gist - Latest: Airbus A380, the Concorde: technical feats, commercial flops
Two years on from its service debut, operators have told Flightglobal that the Airbus A380 has proved itself to be a crowd pleaser from a passenger point of view but suffers some frustrating technical ...
The European plane manufacturer Airbus has denied reports alleging the A380 model, the world's largest passenger plane, had a technical problem with its emergency evacuation chute. All A380 evacuation ...
Flightglobal: Airbus and Qantas overcame technical and logistical challenges in A380 repairs
Qantas Airways and Airbus engineers faced both technical and logistical challenges in restoring its first A380 back to virtually brand-new condition after the aircraft's uncontained engine failure in ...
Airbus is working flat out to resolve A380 technical issues in the wake of a brief grounding of the Qantas fleet and concerns by Emirates about declining reliability. "We've a number of unrelated ...
The scratching of the superjumbo jet Airbus A380 echoes the sad fate of the supersonic Concorde, another feat of aviation technology that turned out to be a commercial flop. The inaugural commercial ...
Engine inspections carried out on the Airbus A380 and A340-600 sent up yesterday to assess the effects of the volcanic ash cloud did not uncover any problems. Airbus used two previously-scheduled ...
On this day in 2005, the Airbus A380 flew for the first time. Right now, 63 are criss-crossing the sky.
SlashGear: How Heavy Is The Airbus A380 And How Much Cargo Can It Carry?
On , the Boeing 747's 37-year reign as the world's largest passenger plane came to an end when the first commercial flight of the Airbus A380 took off. Close to two decades later, the ...
How Heavy Is The Airbus A380 And How Much Cargo Can It Carry?
Simple Flying on MSN: Why The Airbus A380 Flies At Such High Altitudes Despite Being So Heavy
Why The Airbus A380 Flies At Such High Altitudes Despite Being So Heavy
Airbus has identified an issue affecting “a limited number” of metal panels in its A320 passenger planes, a spokesperson for the company said Monday, just days after warning of another technical ...
The last Airbus A380 has been delivered, bringing the program to an end. Once seen as the future of travel, the world's biggest aircraft turned into a flop. But for the plane-maker, it was still worth ...
The Airbus A380 is the largest jet airliner ever built and is the world’s first double-deck passenger aircraft. Flightglobal.com will bring you all the news and images of the first A380 to enter ...
Forbes: Qantas Comeback For Airbus A380 As All 10 Planes Return To Service
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Goldstein is a journalist and playwright based in Los Angeles. The last A380 rolled out of the Airbus plant in Toulouse, ...
Qantas Comeback For Airbus A380 As All 10 Planes Return To Service
The last Airbus A380 ever made has been delivered to Emirates, marking the end of an era for the superjumbo that was once touted as the future of aviation until airlines cast it aside for smaller ...
The demise of the Airbus A380 has been all over the news this week. The end of the plane’s production life was perhaps the biggest non-shock in the airline industry. I’ve written a score of articles ...
Simple Flying on MSN: 5 reasons the Airbus A380 remains the world's most recognizable bird
The Airbus A380 remains instantly recognizable thanks to its size, quiet cabin, luxury image, and unmatched double-deck design.
Host airline Lufthansa will be high profile in the Berlin area this week as it takes centre stage at the city's aviation festival with its latest acquisition. The airline's first Airbus A380 makes its ...
Beloved by passengers for its spaciousness and comfort, but disliked by airlines because of its running costs, the Airbus A380 has already entered its sunset years, even though it debuted commercially ...
Discover the Airbus A380: an iconic double-decker aircraft brimming with innovative technology. Learn about its history, design and passenger experience.
The Airbus A380 was developed and introduced in an interesting time in commercial aviation. It entered service after the Airbus A330 and Boeing 777, but before the 787 and A350.
Airbus A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner and the only full-length double-deck jet airliner. Announced in 1990 to challenge the dominance of the Boeing 747, a prototype of the aircraft was unveiled in Toulouse, France.
Inside the Airbus A380: A Comprehensive Tour of the World’s Largest ...
The Airbus A380-800 is the world’s largest passenger aircraft, defined by a full-length double-deck design that offers exceptional space. Its colossal scale creates a unique travel experience across two floors, typically seating over 500 passengers in a multi-class layout.
This is a complete list of all current and historic Airbus A380 Routes and Airlines operating the Super Jumbo with a detailed list of each 380’s configuration. As of 2024, a lot of airlines have retired their A380 fleets due to a lack of demand, but there are still plenty operating the Super Jumbo.
The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger aircraft ever built, capable of carrying up to 855 passengers. With its full double-deck layout, four massive engines, and record-breaking innovations, the A380 set a new standard for air travel.
The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet manufactured by Airbus Industrie, the European consortium. It is the world's largest commercial passenger aircraft and the upper deck extends along the entire length of the fuselage.
Airbus designs, manufactures and delivers industry-leading commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transports, satellites, launchers and more.
Airbus originated from Airbus Industrie GIE, a consortium of European aerospace companies established in 1970 to produce a wide-body aircraft to compete with American-built airliners.
An industry leader in space, intelligence, defense and homeland security markets, Airbus has provided U.S. customers with innovative systems for more than 50 years.
Airbus SAS is a division of the multinational Airbus Group SE that manufactures civil aircraft. It is based in Blagnac, France, a suburb of Toulouse, with production and manufacturing facilities mainly …