The second model, the A380F freighter, would have carried 150 t (330,000 lb) of cargo over a range of 5,600 nmi (10,400 km). From 1997 to 2000, as the 1997 Asian financial crisis darkened the market outlook, Airbus refined its design, targeting a 15–20% reduction in operating costs over the existing Boeing 747-400. Emirates says it will take delivery of the world's last-ever Airbus A380 in May 2022, by which time it expects to have most of its 122-strong superjumbo fleet back in the air. Now’s your chance to buy a second hand Airbus A380. The rig was towed over a section of pavement at Airbus' facilities that had been instrumented with embedded load sensors. The Airbus A380 is one of the most popular jets among passengers, thanks to what may well be the smoothest ride on a commercial aircraft. [195] This reduces the amount of wiring required and minimises latency. In 2017, the A380 fleet exceeded the number of remaining passenger B747s, which had declined from 740 aircraft when the A380 was launched in 2000 to 550 units when the A380 was introduced in 2007, and around 200 ten years later. Air France Airbus A380 engine explosion. To reduce the weight of the aircraft, the thrust reversers located on the number 2 and number 3 engines are electric and not hydraulic. Berends, H., van Burg, E., & van Raaij, E. M. (2011). [26] In 2015, Airbus said development costs were €15 billion (£11.4 billion, $16.64 billion), though analysts believe the figure is likely to be at least €5bn ($5.55 Bn) more for a €20 Bn ($22.19 Bn) total. [110], Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways also have a bar lounge and seating area on the upper deck, while Etihad has enclosed areas for two people each. [40], Five A380s were built for testing and demonstration purposes. [158] The full-length double-deck aircraft, sometimes nicknamed the superjumbo, has a typical seating capacity of 525, though it is certified for up to 853 passengers. [167], Sufficient braking capacity allowed for thrust reversers to be installed on only the inboard engines. From there, parts of the A380 are transported by barges to Langon then by large road convoys to the assembly hall in Toulouse. The aircraft was carrying 497 passengers and 24 crew members when its engine No. The reason was simple: newly adopted twin-engine aircraft were more efficient in terms of consumption, on the filling coefficient, and on their smaller size, perfect for the point-to-point model. Roeder was given approval for further evaluations of the UHCA after … According to Flight Global, an A380-900 would make better use of the A380's existing wing. [196], Airbus used similar cockpit layout, procedures and handling characteristics to other Airbus aircraft, reducing crew training costs. One such proposal is a 32 ft (9.8 m) wingspan extension to reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency by 4%,[298] though further increase is likely to be seen on the aircraft with new Sharklets like on the A380plus. However, many are also asking whether the A380 will ever leave the graveyard again. [5][6] Lockheed was exploring the possibility for a Very Large Subsonic Transport. Maximum take-off weight is increased by 4 t (8,800 lb), to 573 t (1,263,000 lb) and the range is extended by 100 nautical miles (190 km); this is achieved by reducing flight loads, partly from optimising the fly-by-wire control laws. The A380’s unique size allows airlines to maximise their revenue potential through an optimised, segmented cabin. [70][71][72] The A380F was displayed on The Airbus website until at least January 2013,[274] but was not anymore in April. The three-class configuration was used by all A380 customers. [307] China Southern struggled for two years to use its A380s from Beijing, and finally received Boeing 787s in its base in Guangzhou, but where it cannot command a premium, unlike Beijing or Shanghai. The A380 has an improved glass cockpit, using fly-by-wire flight controls linked to side-sticks. [56] As of 2014[update], the A380 test aircraft continue to perform test procedures. Alas, it has thus far delivered fewer than 300 of them. The A350 could also replace its provisional order for 40 Boeing 787-10s, placed in 2017, as engine margins on the 787 are insufficient for the hot Dubai weather. [275] [135] In January 2018, Emirates confirmed the order for 36 A380s,[136][137] but the deal was thrown back into question in October 2018 over a disagreement regarding engine fuel burn. The A380 is a modern icon that has flown over 500,000 revenue flights carrying over 190 million passengers. Specifically, US based carriers had been using a multihub strategy, which only justified the need for a handful of VLAs (very large aircraft with more than 400 seats) such as the A380, and having too few VLAs meant that they could not achieve economy of scale to spread out the enormous fixed cost of the VLA support infrastructure. [3] Airbus stated that this cancellation would bring the A380's production to an end when the last unfilled orders are delivered in 2021. [119] EADS acknowledged that the cost of repairs would be over $130 million, to be borne by Airbus. On 18 January 2018, Airbus secured a preliminary agreement from Emirates for up to 36 A380s, to be delivered from 2020, valued at $16 billion at list prices. Is there a place for the world's largest aircraft? Emirates is at odds with Rolls-Royce over shortfalls in fuel savings from the Trent 900s, and could switch its order for 36 A380s to the smaller A350. Airlines that successfully deploy the A380 on their high-yield, long-haul flights – timed also to benefit from connecting traffic – can increase their profitability. [377], There were 228 aircraft in service with 14 operators as of 23 May 2020[update].[379]. The largest aircraft have been some of the biggest losers. [335] [149][150][151][152], In September 2020, Airbus completed assembly of the final A380 fuselage. Currently, China Southern is the only airline operating its full fleet of aircraft, while others such as Air France, have even gone as far as retiring all their A380s. [4]:7 McDonnell Douglas unsuccessfully offered its double-deck MD-12 concept for sale. In 2018, unit cost was US$445.6 million. On 19 December 2000, the supervisory board of newly restructured Airbus voted to launch an €9.5 billion ($10.7 billion) project to build the A3XX, re-designated as A380, with 50 firm orders from six launch customers. The A380's interior illumination system uses bulbless LEDs in the cabin, cockpit, and cargo decks. "The company will continue to improve the efficiency of its industrial system to achieve breakeven at 20 aircraft in 2017 and targets additional cost reduction initiatives to lower breakeven further. [337] By July 2019, Air France revised this plan and intended to phase out all ten of its A380s by 2022, replacing them with no more than nine twin-engined wide-body aircraft. [189], It takes 3,600 L (950 US gal) of paint to cover the 3,100 m2 (33,000 sq ft) exterior of an A380. Nicknamed the superjumbo, Airbus changed the way we travel with the A380-800. [44] This plane, equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, flew from Toulouse–Blagnac Airport with a crew of six headed by chief test pilot Jacques Rosay. Emirates does not need the small front staircase and eleven-abreast economy of the A380plus concept, but wants Airbus to commit to continue production for at least 10 years. [197][198] The cockpit has eight 15 by 20 cm (5.9 by 7.9 in) liquid crystal displays, all physically identical and interchangeable; comprising two primary flight displays, two navigation displays, one engine parameter display, one system display and two multi-function displays. The Trent 900 is a combination of the 3 m (118 in) fan and scaled IP compressor of the 777-200X/300X Trent 8104 technology demonstrator derived from the Boeing 777's Trent 800, and the Airbus A340-500/600's Trent 500 core. Its size has changed, among others, the method of transporting the various sections: a special barge was developed that could carry the front and rear sections of the aircraft. According to the Brazillian website Mestre Das Milhas, the Dubai-based carrier will be using the Airbus A380 to fly passengers between Dubai and São Paulo for three weeks, starting January 9th and going through to January 30th, 2021. 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[122], Airbus is changing about 10% of all doors, as some leak during flight. During lengthy shop stays, some airlines will use the opportunity to install new interiors.[272]. [174], The common wing design approach sacrifices fuel efficiency on the A380-800 passenger model because of its weight, but Airbus estimates that the aircraft's size and advanced technology will provide lower operating costs per passenger than the 747-400. [315] In 2012, Airbus clarified that the aircraft production costs would be less than its sales price. The price for a single plane is listed at $300 million.Industry experts point out that airlines rarely pay full list price, especially if they order large numbers of planes, so it is difficult to determine exactly how many planes Airbus needs to sell to recoup the development costs. [175] The wingtip fences also reduce wake turbulence, which endangers following aircraft. [344] Hi Fly Malta became the first operator of second-hand A380 (Airbus MSN006, SIA 9V-SKC), which carries the Maltese registration number, 9H-MIP. The thrusters available for the A380 are as follows: The high pressure compressors derive from the GE90 while the low pressure compressors derive from the PW4000 series. Airbus A380 Commercial Aircraft Pictures Specifications Reviews Airbus A380 Specs Modern Airliners Innovation A380 Airbus Airbus A380 841 Of Singapore Airlines This Is The Worlds Largest New Science Technology How Does The Super Jumbo Airbus A380 Airbus A380 Commercial Aircraft Pictures Specifications Reviews Airbus A380 800 High Capacity Airliner List Of Airbus A380 … However, the last time the aircraft flew was on a flight from Paris to Seoul on March 5th , over half a year ago. Replacing a blanket 10 nautical miles (19 km) separation for aircraft trailing an A380 during approach, the new distances were 6 nmi (11 km), 8 nmi (15 km) and 10 nmi (19 km) respectively for non-A380 "Heavy", "Medium", and "Light" ICAO aircraft categories. Teardown specialists have declined offers for several aircraft at part-out prices due to high risk as a secondary market is uncertain with $30 to $40 million for the refurbishment, but should be between $20 to $30 million to be viable. The first deliveries of the A380 began in 2007 to Singapore Airlines (SQ), and the aircraft had its prime years between 2012 and 2014. [325], After Malaysia Airlines was unable to sell or lease its six A380s, it decided to refurbish the aircraft with seating for 700 and transfer them to a subsidiary carrier for religious pilgrimage flights. [157] It would have had 7% better payload and better range than the Boeing 747-8F, but also higher trip costs. [4], The A380 is offered with the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (A380-841/-842) or the Engine Alliance GP7000 (A380-861) turbofan engines. [128][129], As Airbus expected to build 15 airliners in 2017 and 12 in 2018, Airbus Commercial Aircraft president Fabrice Brégier said that, without orders in 2017, production would be reduced below one per month while remaining profitable per unit and allowing the programme to continue for 20 to 30 years. 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In November 2006, a further series of test flights demonstrated the aircraft’s performance for 150 flight hours under typical airline operating conditions. Airbus was profitable at a rate of 15 per year and is trying to drive breakeven down further but will take losses at eight per year. To avoid damage caused by direct handling, the parts are fixed in customized jigs and transported on self-powered vehicles. The fleet could be chartered half the year for the tourism industry like cruise shipping and will be able to operate for the next 40 years if oil prices stay low. Other proposed variants included an A380-900 stretch – seating about 656 passengers (or up to 960 passengers in an all-economy configuration) – and an extended-range version with the same passenger capacity as the A380-800. [202][203] The NSS has enough inbuilt robustness to eliminate onboard backup paper documents. But will it sell? In 2000, the projected development cost was €9.5 billion. [298] As they should be parked by June 2018 before reconfiguration, MAS confirmed the plans and will also use them for peak periods to high traffic markets like London.[328]. [278] The A380-900 would have had a seating capacity for 650 passengers in standard configuration and for approximately 900 passengers in an economy-only configuration. It started off... © Copyright 2020 Airways International, Inc. All rights reserved. The APU also powers electric generators that provide auxiliary electric power to the aircraft. [90], Nicknamed Superjumbo,[91] the first A380, MSN003 (registered as 9V-SKA), was delivered to Singapore Airlines on 15 October 2007 and entered service on 25 October 2007 with flight number SQ380 between Singapore and Sydney. [238] In late 2008, Emirates introduced "shower spas" in first class on its A380s allowing each first class passenger five minutes of hot water,[239][240] drawing on 2.5 tonnes of water although only 60% of it was used. [114], During repairs following the Qantas Flight 32 engine failure incident, cracks were discovered in wing fittings. 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The GP7200 HP core technology is derived from GE's GE90 and its LP sections are based on the PW4000 expertise. [190] The paint is five layers thick and weighs about 650 kg (1,433 lb) when dry. [308][309] In 2013, Air France withdrew A380 services to Singapore and Montreal and switched to smaller aircraft. It is powered by four Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 turbofans providing a range of 8,000 nmi (14,800 km). For the star-crossed A380, Singapore Air has been a bellwether indicating the beginning—and now, perhaps, the end—of the great plane. [4] The aircraft configuration was finalised in early 2001, and manufacturing of the first A380 wing-box component started on 23 January 2002. Writer for Airways Magazine. Airbus, confident of FedEx and UPS’s interest in the cargo version, realized that the construction of the that version was costly, leaving the project aside for good. [7] Roeder was given approval for further evaluations of the UHCA after a formal presentation to the President and CEO in June 1990. [90], On 11 December 2014, Airbus chief financial officer Harald Wilhelm hinted the possibility of ending the programme in 2018, disappointing Emirates president Tim Clark. [362], Amedeo, an aircraft lessor that ordered 20 A380s, had not found a client for the airliner and eventually cancelled their order in 2019. The slowdown in aviation seen in 2020 has a significant effect on airline fleets. Rolls-Royce is supporting the CAA in understanding the relatively high A380/Trent 900 monitored noise levels. And now there’s the A380, currently the world’s largest airliner, which maker Airbus announced Thursday is being retired after just 12 years in commercial service. Airbus offered a cargo aircraft variant since at least June 2005, capable of transporting a 150 t (330,000 lb) maximum payload over a 5,600 nmi (10,400 km) range. Airbus's publicity has stressed the comfort and space of the A380 cabin,[226] and advertised onboard relaxation areas such as bars, beauty salons, duty-free shops, and restaurants. [90] The first aircraft was sold and leased back by Singapore Airlines in 2007 to Dr. Peters for $197 million. [112] Emirates has asked for an update with new engines for the A380 to be competitive with the 777X around 2020, and Airbus is studying 11-abreast seating. [331] [failed verification] Soon after, at the November 2013 Dubai Air Show where it ordered 150 B777X, Emirates ordered 50 aircraft, totalling $20 billion. [42] The first A380, registered F-WWOW, was unveiled in Toulouse 18 January 2005. [57], Airbus obtained type certificates for the A380-841 and A380-842 model from the EASA and FAA on 12 December 2006 in a joint ceremony at the company's French headquarters,[58][59] receiving the ICAO code A388. [145][146] Enders stated on 14 February 2019, "If you have a product that nobody wants anymore, or you can sell only below production cost, you have to stop it. [27] In 2016, The A380 development costs were estimated at $25 billion for 15 years,[28] $25–30 billion,[29] or €25 billion ($28 billion). [244] Airbus designed the A380 according to these guidelines,[245][246] and to operate safely on Group V runways and taxiways with a 60 metres (200 ft) loadbearing width. 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[100], In February 2009, the one millionth passenger was flown with Singapore Airlines[101] and by May of that year 1,500,000 passengers had flown on 4,200 flights. [155] Airline configurations range from Korean Air's 407 passengers to Emirates' two-class 615 seats[222] and average around 480–490 seats. However, the $445 million price tag of each aircraft was not sufficient to even cover the production cost, so with Airbus losing money on each A380, and orders evaporating, it made economic sense to shut down production. [82], Beginning in 2007 the A380 was considered as a potential replacement for the existing Boeing VC-25 serving as Air Force One presidential transport,[83][84] but in January 2009 EADS declared that they were not going to bid for the contract, as assembling only three planes in the US would not make financial sense. [142], In February 2019, Airbus announced it will end the 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. [273] It would have the largest payload capacity of any freighter aircraft except the single Antonov An-225 Mriya in service. Singapore Airlines recently retired one of the first A380s and decided not to renew any lease for the type. [230] Due to delivery delays, Singapore Airlines and Air France debuted their seat designs on different aircraft prior to the A380. The MFDs were introduced on the A380 to provide an easy-to-use interface to the flight management system—replacing three multifunction control and display units. The A380 was initially offered in two models: the A380-800 and the A380F. [285] In May 2010, Airbus announced that A380-900 development would be postponed until production of the A380-800 stabilised. [269] In November 2008, an incident on a parallel runway during crosswinds made the Australian authorities change procedures for those conditions. The A380 had run its course even before the current crisis began. [294] The engine would most likely be one of a variety of all-new options from Rolls-Royce, ranging from derivatives of the A350's XWB-84/97 to the future Advance project due at around 2020. [304] For the same period, Boeing was estimating the demand for 590 large (747 or A380) passenger airliners and 630 freighters. [162], London Heathrow is a key destination for the A380. [19][20][21][22] The A380 designation was a break from previous Airbus families, which had progressed sequentially from A300 to A340. Advertisement: A photo circulating on Twitter shows the sad fate of the first Airbus A380 to be retired from the Air France fleet. 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