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(9V-SKQ) Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 by Andy Zhao
11/10/2025 - Photo of Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 by Andy Zhao. This photo has 903 views.
(A6-EVJ) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Harrison Bacci
12/04/2024 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8850 views.
(A6-EET) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Tal Pearlman
02/22/2026 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 8775 views.
(A6-EEF) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Thomas Tse
07/28/2024 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Thomas Tse. This photo has 8761 views.
(A6-EET) Emirates Airbus A380-800 at LAX by Tony Bordelais
08/23/2020 - $14.00 Emirates A380 landing at LAX | 8380 views
(A6-EEP) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Anderson scott
01/14/2025 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Anderson scott. This photo has 8380 views.
(A6-EOO) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Thomas Tse
08/11/2024 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Thomas Tse. This photo has 8110 views.
(A7-APA ) Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800 at CDG by Tony Bordelais
08/23/2020 - $20.00 Qatar Airbus A380 taxiing at CDG airport | 8076 views
(A6-EVG) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Harrison Bacci
01/29/2025 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 8076 views.
(A6-EVG) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Hover Guo
01/14/2025 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Hover Guo. This photo has 8052 views.
(A6-EVI) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Hover Guo
11/05/2024 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Hover Guo. This photo has 7855 views.
(HL7619) Korean Air Airbus A380-800 by Pablo Armando Armenta
10/23/2024 - Photo of Korean Air Airbus A380-800 by Pablo Armando Armenta. This photo has 7638 views.
(A6-EVO) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Hover Guo
11/21/2024 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Hover Guo. This photo has 7533 views.
(9V-SKT) Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 at SIN by Panteley Shmelev
08/23/2020 - $15.00 9V-SKT returning from airtest | 7256 views
(A6-EUU) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Kai Martin
01/14/2025 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Kai Martin. This photo has 7256 views.
(A6-EET) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Tal Pearlman
02/28/2026 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 711 views.
(A6-EET) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Tal Pearlman
03/24/2026 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 702 views.
(A6-EET) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Tal Pearlman
03/24/2026 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 701 views.
(A6-EUE) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by rafi g
02/21/2025 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by rafi g. This photo has 6989 views.
(A6-EET) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Tal Pearlman
03/24/2026 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 686 views.
(A6-EVQ) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Hover Guo
02/04/2025 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Hover Guo. This photo has 6757 views.
(A6-EVQ) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Luis Emilio Kieffer
02/04/2025 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Luis Emilio Kieffer. This photo has 6751 views.
(D-AIMC) Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 by Harrison Bacci
01/27/2025 - Photo of Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 6401 views.
(A7-APA ) Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800 at CDG by Tony Bordelais
08/23/2020 - $20.00 Qatar Airbus A380 taxiing at CDG airport | 622 views
(G-XLEK) British Airways Airbus A380-800 by Harrison Bacci
02/01/2026 - Photo of British Airways Airbus A380-800 by Harrison Bacci. This photo has 622 views.
(F-HPJF) Air France Airbus A380-800 by Dylan Tolley
12/31/2019 - Photo of Air France Airbus A380-800 by Dylan Tolley. This photo has 42701 views.
(A6-EEW) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Andy Zhao
11/10/2025 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Andy Zhao. This photo has 3920 views.
(A7-APH) Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800 by Andy Zhao
11/10/2025 - Photo of Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800 by Andy Zhao. This photo has 3895 views.
(A6-EEX) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Andy Zhao
11/10/2025 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Andy Zhao. This photo has 3877 views.
(A6-EUH) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Aaron Miles
12/22/2020 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Aaron Miles. This photo has 38457 views.
(G-XLEG) British Airways Airbus A380-800 by Pedro Bonatto
09/01/2022 - Photo of British Airways Airbus A380-800 by Pedro Bonatto. This photo has 38223 views.
(A6-EEV) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Arkin Si
12/22/2019 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Arkin Si. This photo has 37760 views.
(A6-EET) Emirates Airbus A380-800 at LAX by Tony Bordelais
08/23/2020 - $14.00 Emirates A380 landing at LAX | 34360 views
(G-XLEI) British Airways Airbus A380-800 by Ejaaz Cadinouche
11/17/2022 - Photo of British Airways Airbus A380-800 by Ejaaz Cadinouche. This photo has 34360 views.
(HL7622) Korean Air A380-800 at LAX by Belenie Nava
08/22/2020 - $14.00 | 33915 views
(D-AIMF) Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 by Daniel Mena
12/24/2019 - Photo of Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 by Daniel Mena. This photo has 33915 views.
(HL7619) Korean Air Airbus A380-800 by Tal Pearlman
03/07/2026 - Photo of Korean Air Airbus A380-800 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 310 views.
(HL7625) Asiana Airlines Airbus A380-800 by Christopher Arboleda
09/02/2022 - Photo of Asiana Airlines Airbus A380-800 by Christopher Arboleda. This photo has 30667 views.
(D-AIMF) Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 by Daniel Mena
06/06/2020 - Photo of Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 by Daniel Mena. This photo has 30236 views.
(9V-SKM) Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 by Ethan Sewell
12/03/2021 - Photo of Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 by Ethan Sewell. This photo has 29848 views.
(A6-EVD) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Edwin Sims
07/22/2021 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Edwin Sims. This photo has 28653 views.
(G-XLEG) British Airways Airbus A380-800 by Ejaaz Cadinouche
09/06/2022 - Photo of British Airways Airbus A380-800 by Ejaaz Cadinouche. This photo has 28467 views.
(A6-EON) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Arkin Si
02/07/2020 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Arkin Si. This photo has 28205 views.
(A6-EUI) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Brantsen Gill
12/20/2022 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Brantsen Gill. This photo has 28116 views.
(A6-EVE) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Herison Riwu Kore
03/29/2023 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Herison Riwu Kore. This photo has 28064 views.
(HL7612) Korean Air Airbus A380-800 by A T
06/19/2021 - Photo of Korean Air Airbus A380-800 by A T. This photo has 27910 views.
(G-XLEL) British Airways Airbus A380-800 by Semjons Fiskiss
10/09/2025 - Photo of British Airways Airbus A380-800 by Semjons Fiskiss. This photo has 2786 views.
(HL7614) Korean Air Airbus A380-800 by Dohwan Kim
04/02/2021 - Photo of Korean Air Airbus A380-800 by Dohwan Kim. This photo has 27749 views.
(VH-OQB) Qantas Airways Airbus A380-800 by Christopher Arboleda
01/27/2022 - Photo of Qantas Airways Airbus A380-800 by Christopher Arboleda. This photo has 27151 views.
(A6-EVD) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Adam Jackson
11/13/2021 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Adam Jackson. This photo has 26629 views.
(A6-EOT) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Arthur Chow
06/05/2021 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Arthur Chow. This photo has 25677 views.
(VH-OQL ) Qantas Airways Airbus A380-800 by Garrett Thompson
08/11/2020 - Photo of Qantas Airways Airbus A380-800 by Garrett Thompson. This photo has 25599 views.
(A6-EVG) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Zak Ismail
09/26/2022 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Zak Ismail. This photo has 25310 views.
(HL7619) Korean Air Airbus A380-800 by Tal Pearlman
03/07/2026 - Photo of Korean Air Airbus A380-800 by Tal Pearlman. This photo has 254 views.
(A6-EVC) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Lucas Wu
05/26/2021 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Lucas Wu. This photo has 25229 views.
(9V-SKT) Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 at SIN by Panteley Shmelev
08/23/2020 - $15.00 9V-SKT returning from airtest | 25216 views
(A6-EVK) Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Ejaaz Cadinouche
07/31/2023 - Photo of Emirates Airbus A380-800 by Ejaaz Cadinouche. This photo has 25216 views.
Lufthansa To Bring Back A380 On U.S. Routes
03/25/2023 - (Adam Schupak) Lufthansa has officially announced that it will be bringing back its Airbus A380s. Its first post-pandemic routes? The East Coast. Due to higher-than-expected demand, Lufthansa is set to expand service from its Munich hub using the biggest passenger plane in its armory.
"Operational Reasons" Forces Manchester-Bound Emirates Flight to Divert to Vienna
04/12/2023 - (Bhavya Velani) The A380 flight took off from Manchester Airport at 9:00 PM (BST) and was scheduled to land at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 at 7:25 AM (GST), according to FlightStats.com. A statement to Arabian Business and Emirates representatives stated that flight EK020 from Manchester to Dubai was diverted to Vienna for operational reasons. The airline has provided hotel accommodations for affected passengers and will arrange alternative flights.
Emirates Launches A380 Service to Bali
03/28/2023 - (George Mwangi) Two of the world's most popular tourist destinations will now be connected through an Airbus A380 service. The direct flight between Dubai and Bali with Emirates will start on June 1 and replace a Boeing 777 service.
UK-Based Global Airlines Acquires its First A380
05/30/2023 - (Ejaaz Cadinouche) Emerging United Kingdom-based Global Airlines has recently announced its acquisition of the Airbus A380 from Doric Aviation to begin its operations. This is the first time in eight years that the aircraft type has been taken on by a new operator.
What Happened to This Saudi Prince's A380 Private Jet?
11/01/2023 - (George Mwangi) In 2007, Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal ordered an Airbus A380 for $310 million in the world's first private jet order for the aircraft. Despite years of speculation, this order never came to fruition. Owning a private A380, already an ambitious goal, was unrealistic due to Prince Alwaleed's proposed design.
Korean Air to Use Airbus A380 on Flights to Hong Kong
07/10/2023 - (George Mwangi) Korean Air plans to use the Airbus A380 on its service from Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) starting in October. Korean Air's future schedule reveals that the airline plans to operate 28 direct A380 flights between the two destinations.
Is the Airbus A380 the World's Safest Plane?
04/18/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) In the nearly two decades of A380 operations, the superjumbo has never suffered a fatal accident. Why is this and does that make it the world's safest aircraft?
Emirates A380 Makes Emergency Return to London Heathrow After New Year’s Eve Gear Failure
01/01/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) A high-capacity Emirates Airbus A380-800 was forced to make a precautionary return to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on the afternoon of December 31, 2025, after encountering a technical malfunction with its landing gear system shortly after departure.
Why Don't US Airlines Fly the A380?
11/16/2023 - (Hadi Ahmad) The Airbus A380 is an aircraft that needs no introduction and cannot be mistaken. Yet in spite of the aircraft's prestige, it has never been ordered by any U.S.-based airline. So why is it that despite the United States having the world's second-largest aviation market, no airline based in the country has ever operated the Airbus A380?
Lufthansa Announces Schedule for A380 Return to Service
05/14/2023 - (Jack Turner) Lufthansa is finally bringing back its A380s after three years of grounding them. While not all cities that once saw Lufthansa's A380 service will be included immediately, four major cities will start to see the A380 as soon as this summer.
Could We See an Airbus A380neo?
03/28/2024 - (Daniel Ren) Although production for the Airbus A380 was discontinued in December 2021 due to poor demand, many airlines that grounded their A380 fleets during the pandemic have started flying them again. The A380's return raises questions about the possibility of a more fuel-efficient A380neo version.
Global Airlines To Acquire Three New Airbus A380s
06/30/2023 - (Luke Wirostko) Global Airlines has had a busy couple of days as they seek to continue to grow their airline. This week Global Airlines agreed to purchase more widebody jets and appointed several new names to their leadership team as the young airline continues to grow.
Emirates to Offer Premium Economy on A380 Flights to India
06/13/2023 - (George Mwangi) Emirates will offer its Premium Economy class on A380 flights to Mumbai and Bengaluru starting on October 29. This is part of the airline's plan to deploy its A380 aircraft to more destinations.
British Airways A380 Flies for 10.5 Hours to Nowhere
08/09/2023 - (Adam Schupak) The political situation in Niger has deteriorated to such a point that it's now affecting aviation. On August 6, Niger's junta government closed the countries airspace, forcing numerous flights to divert around the nation's airspace. Two British Airways flights were forced to return to their starting points after hours in the air due to the airspace closure.
A380F: Could There Be an Airbus A380 Freighter Variant?
01/11/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) As many older-generation passenger aircraft retire and get replaced by newer jets, a popular post-retirement move is converting these planes into freighters. The industry has witnessed this scenario with the Airbus A330, Boeing 767, and the 747, with the latter being specially designed with freighter conversion in mind. However, as the era of quad jets slowly concludes, many wonder if the Airbus A380 will ever see the possibility of freighter conversion.
Why Lufthansa's A340 Has Bathrooms in the Cargo Hold
10/31/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) You may know of the Airbus A340 as a single-deck aircraft, meaning it only has one main deck where passenger cabins are found. This is unlike the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 which have two distinct decks (or levels) where passengers can sit. However, Lufthansa is somewhat of an oddity in the case of the A340. While it does not have two decks of seats, it does have a set of lower-deck bathrooms across its A340-600 fleet. Why is this the case?
China Southern Airlines to Retire A380 Fleet
02/25/2022 - (Andy Zhao)
British Airways Accidentally Leaks New A380 Seat Map, World's Largest Business Class Cabin
03/04/2026 - (AeroXplorer.com Staff) British Airways (BA) has hinted at a fleet-wide refurbishment of its Airbus A380 aircraft. The details of the new layout were briefly made public via a seat map on the airline’s official website before being retracted.
Which Emirates First Class is the Best: The Boeing 777 or Airbus A380?
08/17/2024 - (Sanghyun Kim) Emirates First Class.
Lufthansa Announces Flights to India and A380 Long-Haul Routes
04/30/2023 - (George Mwangi) Lufthansa has announced new flights to India and that more routes will use the Airbus A380 aircraft. The airline aims to expand its international reach by serving more people on popular routes and launching flights to fast-growing destinations.
Air France To Retire Its A380 Fleet
05/20/2020 - (Winston Shek) Air France will retire its fleet of A380's amid the COVID-19. With the anticipated drop in demand, Air France
UK Startup Global Airlines Completes First Airbus A380 Flight in California
02/17/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) Global Airlines has moved another step closer to launching official operations. The all-A380 UK-based startup carrier successfully conducted a test flight with its first acquired aircraft. The test flight took off from Mojave, and the aircraft did some circuits around the airport before safely touching down back in Mojave after around 20 minutes of flight.
Emirates Plans To Add 7 More A380 Destinations In July
06/30/2021 - (Joshua Kupietzky ) Emirates Airlines will be adding seven Airbus A380 routes to its flight schedule in July. With the removal of two routes, the Dubai-based carrier is left serving sixteen destinations.
A Massive Lufthansa Group Expansion: SWISS to Washington-Dulles, A380 Service, and a 787 to Minneapolis
09/12/2023 - (Daniel Mena) The Lufthansa Group announced a considerable expansion this morning that will substantially increase route capacity and alliance connectivity. With the expansion, Lufthansa is set to offer 27 gateways in the summer of 2024.
Emirates Places $200 Million Order for 5 Airbus A380s
08/23/2024 - (Joe Gvora) Emirates has acquired five Airbus A380s, owning nearly half the A380s ever created. Discover what makes the superjumbo a popular aircraft and why Emirates is getting them for cheap.
Etihad Airways to Use Airbus A380 on Abu Dhabi-New York Route
11/29/2023 - (George Mwangi) Etihad Airways will use the Airbus A380 on its route between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) starting April 22, 2024. The double-decker aircraft is essential to accommodate the growing demand for travel to Abu Dhabi. Etihad's A380s are famous for their luxurious onboard experience, including the world's only three-room suite in the sky through The Residence.
Fuel, Faith, and Four Engines: How Emirates Makes the A380 Work
11/01/2025 - (Jetstream Magazine) The world's largest passenger airplane — the Airbus A380 Superjumbo — was initially developed to revolutionize intercontinental travel by transporting high volumes of passengers over long distances. However, 20 years later, the A380 has not been the financial success that Airbus hoped it would be.
How Emirates Makes the A380 Work
05/01/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) The Airbus A380 has not been the financial success that Airbus hoped it would be. Many airlines have retired their A380s and others consistently consider doing so. However, Emirates is the clear exception in this case, so how does Emirates make the A380 work to its benefit?
Singapore Airlines to Fly Hour-Long A380 Flights
10/18/2021 - (Jack Jarzynka) Singapore Airlines has confirmed that they will be utilizing the Airbus A380 superjumbo for flights from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur next month. The A380 will also be deployed on an "ad hoc basis" on flight routes SQ106 (SIN-KUL) and SQ105 (KUL-SIN) three times each week between November 4 and December 2, 2021.
Emirates Has Painted the UAE Flag Across an Entire A380 and It Has Already Flown to New York and Brisbane
05/08/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) Emirates has unveiled one of the most visually striking special liveries in its 41-year history, a bold, full-fuselage rendering of the UAE national flag across one of its iconic Airbus A380 superjumbos.
16-Hour Delivery Flight: Qantas Welcomes its Final Dreamliner Home
07/31/2023 - (George Mwangi) Qantas has added another Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to its fleet. This is the eighth new aircraft Qantas has added to its fleet this year, alongside the reinstatement of two Airbus A380s from long-term storage.
Norse 787 and Emirates A380 Nearly Collide During Takeoff JFK Airport
10/06/2024 - (Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz) A London-bound Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 aborted its takeoff at high speeds on Thursday night. The pilots avoided another aircraft on a perpendicular runway at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Lufthansa Resumes A380 Service to New York City
07/04/2023 - (Gabriel Kramp) German flag carrier Lufthansa has resumed A380 services to the New York City area, today, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Among the list of first destinations was New York JFK, although Boston (BOS) has been seeing the A380 from Munich for a month now.
Emirates Replaces Boeing 777 with Airbus A380 on Dubai-Casablanca Route
04/17/2023 - (George Mwangi) Emirates has replaced the Boeing 777 with Airbus A380 for its flights between Dubai and Casablanca. This is part of the airline's plans to reinstate the A380s on multiple routes to deal with increasing global travel demand.
Disruptive Emirates Passenger Arrested in Manchester
03/24/2022 - (Ejaaz Cadinouche) A disruptive passenger onboard an Emirates Airbus A380 flight from Dubai was arrested after landing at Manchester Airport. The incident occurs as the airport reported unexpectedly high passenger volumes this week.
Emirates Debuts Special NBA-Livery A380 to Celebrate 2024 Emirates NBA Cup
10/19/2024 - (Joe Gvora) Emirates has repainted one of its A380s to feature the NBA's color scheme. See how long it took to repaint the aircraft and how else the airline will celebrate the upcoming Emirates NBA Cup.
Emirates Prepares to Launch High Tech 569 Seat Airbus A380 Next Month
03/05/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) Aviation history will take a significant turn on April 14, 2026, as Emirates officially launches its newly retrofitted, three-class Airbus A380, signaling the final descent for the world's highest-capacity commercial passenger configuration.
Air France Retires Their First A380
12/20/2019 - (Daniel Mena) Air France retired their first Airbus a380 last Saturday. They plan to retire their 9 other A380s by 2022.
Singapore Airlines Suites: Airplane Seats the Size of an NYC Apartment!
08/15/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) Singapore Airlines is consistently regarded as one of the world's greatest airlines. The carrier is known to be a leader in many aspects, especially its lavish first-class experience. Many of the airline's Airbus A380s have been retrofitted with the new Singapore Airlines Suites, which we will discover today.
Emirates A380 Reportedly Damaged by Drone in Nice, France
08/23/2023 - (George Mwangi) On August 18, an Emirates Airbus A380 reportedly collided with a drone while landing at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE). The incident damaged one of the aircraft's wing slats, forcing the grounding of the jet for several days. This incident comes after Emirates re-introduced the A380 on its Dubai-Nice route after a three-year absence.
Airlines Ground Airbus A380s Due to COVID-19
03/17/2020 - (Peter Lam) Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, people are not willing to travel in order to avoid getting infected, causing air travel to be severely impacted. Routes usually operated by the Airbus A380 are key routes with high passenger demand. Now that this demand is getting significantly low due to the virus, airlines are finding ways to reduce costs, either by reducing the amount of daily services or by using smaller and more fuel-efficient aircraft on these services. Therefore, a majority of the A380 operators have chosen to ground their A380s for a period of time, and use smaller aircraft on these usually high-demand services.
Airbus Announces Hydrogen Engine Testing on the Airbus A380
02/22/2022 - (Davis Turner) Airbus has announced plans to test hydrogen technology on their a380. While the tests will not commence until 2026 at the earliest, Airbus is fully committing to their ZEROe project.
Emirates Flies A380 For First Time in 4 Months
07/16/2020 - (Patrick Daly) Emirates flew its A380 for the first time on two flights on July 15.
Singapore Airlines Resumes Service to US, Outfitting A380 with New First Class
04/08/2022 - (Zachary Liddy-Davis) Singapore resumes US service, a380s remodeled with new first class suites
Airbus to Cut 15,000 Jobs Amidst Covid-19
07/01/2020 - (Kyle Jonas) One of the largest aircraft manufacturers, Airbus, will be cutting around 15,000 jobs due to the lull in production as a result of Coronavirus. In February, they stopped production of the a320 in Asia in hopes of preventing the spread of COVID-19. Many airlines have also grounded the A380, which is now in the process of being rapidly phased out. In fact, Air France recently retired their final aircraft of the type.
Wow: Qatar Airways to Bring Back A380s to Replace Grounded A350s
10/03/2021 - (Jack Turner) In the aftermath of the partial A350 grounding, Qatar Airways is bringing back their A380s! While this is very surprising, the additional capacity that the A380 provides will be critical when demand picks up during the holiday season.
ANA Expands Flights to Nowhere
03/17/2021 - (Vikas Anand) ANA is set to expand its flight to nowhere program with its A380s to other airports outside Tokyo.
Lufthansa A380 Diverts to Boston After Passenger Attacks Seatmate Mid-Flight
06/12/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) A Lufthansa Airbus A380 flying from Los Angeles to Munich diverted to Boston after a passenger allegedly attacked the person seated next to him.
The World's Densest Superjumbo Just Got a Luxury Makeover and Emirates Has Transformed Its Most Packed A380 Forever
05/20/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) Emirates has quietly closed the chapter on one of commercial aviation's most striking oddities, a 615-seat configuration of the Airbus A380 that put sheer volume above almost everything else, and replaced it with the airline's most premium-heavy superjumbo yet.
EASA Orders Urgent Wing-Spar Crack Inspections on Airbus A380 Fleet
06/23/2026 - (Stacey Van der merwe) European regulators have ordered immediate checks on 16 Airbus A380s after inspectors found cracks in wing-spar components on several jets.
Jamie West - Aviation Photographer
Joined 02/22/2023 - Jamie West has 118 photos and 2 articles on the platform.