Why did they stop making the A380?

“We've developed the most passenger preferred aircraft in the world,” Airbus head of business analysis and market forecast Bob Lange says. 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.



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Now that the pandemic seems under control, the great queens of the sky are making a comeback. Etihad, Emirates, Lufthansa, Qantas, British Airways and other airlines, including new start-up Global, are putting the A380 back to work.

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Why are airlines starting to retire A380s and 747s from their fleet? Because they are simply not economically viable for airlines in the modern era of aviation. They require a lot of expensive fuel, even the updated 747–8, which makes airlines always seeking aircrafts that use less fuel for similar range.

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As of December 2021, the global A380 fleet had completed more than 800,000 flights over 7.3 million block hours with no fatalities and no hull losses. As of December 2022, there were 237 aircraft in service with 16 operators worldwide.

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The arrival of the A380 in 2007 was poorly timed. The price of jet fuel had begun to creep up, and by 2007 was floating at around $4 a gallon. This made airlines shy away from the expensive to operate four engine jets of the 80s and 90s, and to look instead to fuel efficiency as a major deciding factor.

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Since its introduction, the A380 has established a strong safety record and is regarded as one of the safest aircraft in the world. The aircraft has been involved in only two significant incidents since its introduction – a 2011 crash in France and a 2016 tyre burst incident in Australia.

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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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A1: The Airbus A380 has an excellent safety record and is considered one of the safest aircraft in the world. Since its introduction in 2007, there have been no fatal accidents involving the aircraft.

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End of production In February 2019, Airbus announced it would end A380 production by 2021, after its main customer, Emirates, agreed to drop an order for 39 of the aircraft, replacing it with 40 A330-900s and 30 A350-900s.

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The initial purchase price of an Airbus A380 can range from $300 million to $400 million depending on the model and specifications. This is the cost to purchase the aircraft in its current condition and does not include the cost of customization.

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Here is a list of the safest airplanes you can consider for your travels.
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  • Bombardier CRJ-700.


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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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1 Emirates The airline took 123 Airbus A380s from Airbus, though seven are already listed as historic by ch-aviation, with 76 listed as active. The airline has over 60,000 seats installed across its Airbus A380 fleet, and in the single year of 2018, it scheduled over 61,000 flights.

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On the morning of November 4th 2010, a Qantas Airbus A380 suffered an uncontained engine failure, shortly after leaving Singapore Changi Airport. Just minutes into the flight, one of the plane's engines failed and caused significant damage to the wing and other systems.

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It was found that Boeing had more accidents than expected, while Airbus had fewer (p = 0.015). In terms of fatalities, Boeing had more than expected, with Airbus fewer (p < 0.001). Looking at accidents alone, only the number of fatalities was statistically significantly different.

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Air quality on the A380 is better than on many other aircraft, thanks to advanced filtration equipment and built-in humidifying technology. Like the Dreamliner, it also maintains air pressure at a lower altitude than the aircraft flies, reducing fatigue and jetlag.

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Dubai-based Emirates airline, a big fan and buyer of the A380, created suites on its aircraft that are considered the height of luxury for a commercial liner. The twin-aisled jet has a range of more than 8,000 miles and is said to be quieter than most craft.

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The Pilots For those looking after the safety of everyone on board, the A380 is generally well-loved. “The A380 is a pleasure to operate,” said Nigel, a captain for a European airline. “Handling is similar to the A320, with the 380 being a little more sensitive in pitch.

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Ryanair has been recognized for its safety Ryanair has a safety rating of 7 out of 7 from AirlineRatings.com. Ryanair was named one of AirlineRatings.com's Top Ten Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2022.

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