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Which is bigger Boeing 777 or Airbus A380?

For one, the Airbus A380 has almost double the space onboard compared to the Boeing 777 series, thanks to its second level. This means the airline can afford to be a little more abundant with its first class and business class offerings onboard the A380 compared to the Triple Seven.



When comparing the two, the Airbus A380 is significantly "bigger" in nearly every dimension except for one: total length. The A380 is the world's largest passenger aircraft, featuring a full-length double-deck design that can carry over 800 passengers in a high-density configuration (though typically around 500–550 in three classes). It has a much wider wingspan (79.8 meters) and stands much taller (24.1 meters) than any Boeing 777. However, the newest variant of the Triple Seven, the Boeing 777-9 (777X), actually surpasses the A380 in length, measuring 76.7 meters (251 feet), making it the longest commercial airliner ever built. While the 777-9 is longer, it is a single-deck aircraft with a typical capacity of 400–425 passengers. The A380 is essentially a "flying building" that requires specialized airport infrastructure to accommodate its massive weight and height. While the 777 is the "workhorse" of the long-haul world due to its twin-engine efficiency, the A380 remains the undisputed champion of raw physical scale, passenger volume, and "presence" on the tarmac.

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For one, the Airbus A380 has almost double the space onboard compared to the Boeing 777 series, thanks to its second level. This means the airline can afford to be a little more abundant with its first class and business class offerings onboard the A380 compared to the Triple Seven.

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So why has Airbus decided to kill it? The main reason the company will halt production of A380 after 12 years, from 2021, is the low number of planes sold. “In the end, you have to face facts, and we could see that we were building A380s faster than people were ordering them,” Lange says.

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Currently, the world's biggest international airline has on order 50 A350-900s, 30 787-9s and 115 Boeing 777Xs. The airline operates 119 A380s, 123 Boeing 777-300ERs and 10 Boeing 777-200LRs. The 777X aircraft will replace the A380s, while the A350s and 787s will eventually replace the 777s.

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One of the main disadvantages of the Airbus A380 is its size. Its large size can present a challenge for pilots, as the aircraft is more difficult to maneuver than smaller jets. Additionally, its four engines require more fuel than smaller aircraft, making it more expensive to operate.

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A380: Definitely more comfortable with better cabin pressure compared to others. I hated the extended take-off time as the plane is generally pushed to some gate far away at the airport. B777: I've flown with most B777 models and mostly flown with 300 ER which is a pretty good plane for long haul.

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Any plane can experience turbulence, but larger planes weigh more and don't feel the impact of wind changes as much as a smaller plane. Specifically, the Airbus A380 handles turbulence very well! The A380 is a large plane mainly used for international flights.

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The jetliner is recognizable for its large-diameter turbofan engines, six wheels on each main landing gear, fully circular fuselage cross-section, and a blade-shaped tail cone. The 777 became the first Boeing airliner to use fly-by-wire controls and to apply a composite structure in the tailplanes.

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Surprisingly, despite being bigger, the Airbus A380 can reach speeds of more than 1,000 kilometres per hour compared to the Boeing 787 which tops out at 954kph. Although both are very fast, passengers flying on the Airbus A380 could get to their destination quicker than those flying on the Boeing.

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The Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747-8 are therefore in direct competition on long-haul routes.

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The maximum certified carrying capacity is 853 passengers in an all-economy-class layout, Airbus lists the typical three-class layout as accommodating 525 passengers, with 10 first, 76 business, and 439 economy class seats.

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A total of 251 Airbus A380s were built and delivered for civil aviation. How many A380s are still flying? As of May 2023, about 130 A380s are in service - but several airlines plan to reactivate more aircraft during the year.

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This is due to the aircraft's large size and the amount of fuel it requires to make a single flight. On average, it costs around $20,000 to fill up an A380.

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