Airbus A380

By Guy Norris, Thierry Dubois
Ambitious large scale airframe modification programs will convert two A380s into flying technology testbeds for a hydrogen fuel cell, hydrogen combustion and an
Emerging Technologies

By Alan Dron
Emirates claims that its cabin refit program constitutes the largest-known aircraft refurbishment project in history.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Chen Chuanren
The only Chinese airline to operate the A380 has stopped operating the mega-transport after 11 years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Airbus A380s from Emirates and Qatar Airways are set to return to PER in December.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The airline says added capacity to Australia boosts its partnership with Virgin Australia.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The codeshare with the Greek carrier comes as Emirates plans to launch Airbus A380 flights to Bengaluru for the first time and reintroduce the aircraft on its route to Perth.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Etihad Airways has raised the possibility of returning its Airbus A380s to service as the market rebounds—but only if several factors align.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
A harsh confrontation between the airline and the airport has apparently eased.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The airline has similar agreements in place with tourist authorities in South Africa and Spain.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Japanese airline is restoring Airbus A380 flights to Hawaii, as well as reinstating service to London.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The carrier is reconnecting Singapore and Newark, New Jersey, as it rebuilds its US network.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The route between Melbourne and Dallas will be one of the longest in the world when it launches in December.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
China Southern Airlines has sent its first pair of Airbus A380s to Victorville Airport in southern California, marking the beginning of the end for China’s only superjumbo fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
With British Airways resuming long-haul Airbus A380 service and Qatar Airways ‘reluctantly’ preparing to welcome back the aircraft, Routes looks at the latest operations of the superjumbo.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The carrier is being forced to bring some its extra-large aircraft back into service because of a safety issue that has grounded 19 A350s.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
Airbus overall lost multiple billions on a program that it once hoped would help it take over the lead from Boeing in commercial aviation. While that success was achieved anyway, the A380 only made it much harder.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
The opening of US borders to vaccinated passengers prompted the move by BA.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The carrier is expanding its UK network to six gateways and upping the number of Airbus A380 routes operating from 16 to 27.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes looks at the current operations for Emirates, the World Routes 2021 attendee which this week announced frequency increases to several destinations in the US.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The world’s largest A380 operator has been using the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the route.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The service increases to Russia and Saudi Arabia follow additions made to the airline’s South Africa network.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes rounds-up the latest new route announcements, as well as services returning to carriers' networks.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Destinations with high vaccination rates are an initial focus, while Australia’s flag-carrier is evaluating whether to operate scheduled service between London Heathrow and Darwin.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The airline's full-year 2021 capacity will be just 15-20% of 2019 levels.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The carrier plans to begin accepting Dubai-bound passengers from three countries, as well as adding double-daily Airbus A380 service to Jordan during July and August.
Airports & Networks