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The Airbus A380 is a very large wide-body airliner, developed and produced by Airbus. It is the world's largest passenger airliner and the only full-length double-deck jet airliner. Airbus studies started in 1988, and the project was announced in 1990 to challenge the dominance of the Boeing 747 in the long-haul market. The then-designated A3XX ...
The A380-800 layout with 519 seats displayed (16 First, 92 Business and 411 Economy) The Airbus A380 features two full-length decks, each measuring 49.9 metres (164 ft). The upper deck has a slightly shorter usable length of 44.93 metres (147.4 ft) due to the front fuselage curvature and the staircase.
British Airways had originally intended to phase out the last remaining 747 aircraft by 2024, but pushed the plans behind, in part due to the downturn in air travel following COVID-19 pandemic, and to focus on replacing the 747 with the more fuel-efficient Airbus A350, Airbus A380 and Boeing 787. [34] [35]
The author in economy class, and a British Airways Airbus A380. ... but the cabins aren't British Airways' most modern. Its A380 business class is configured in a 2-3-2 formation, whereas you'll ...
British Airways' new first-class is set to launch on its Airbus A380 jets in 2026. A British Airways Airbus A380. JoanValls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images
British Airways is the latest airline investing in the future of the A380 superjumbo, unveiling a fresh design for its first class product, set to launch on the airline’s A380 airplanes in 2026.
British Airways: 2013 2016 12 — Emirates: 2008 2021 116 7 World's largest operator of the A380. Etihad Airways: 2014 2017 7 3 Korean Air: 2011 2014 7 3 To be retired by 2026. [3] Lufthansa: 2010 2015 8 6 To be retired after 2030. [4] Qantas: 2008 2011 10 2 To be replaced with the Airbus A350-1000 from 2032. [5] Qatar Airways: 2014 2018 8 2
Global Airlines Limited is a British startup airline aiming to begin operations from London Gatwick to New York and Los Angeles in 2025, using a fleet of four Airbus A380s. [3] The company purchased its first aircraft in May 2023 and claims to be the first new Airbus A380 owner in eight years. [4]