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Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…

Emirates to resume Auckland and Kuala Lumpur A380 routes

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2022

Emirates will restore its non-stop A380 services to and from Auckland and Kuala Lumpur starting from 1 December.

Airbus Will Test Hydrogen Propulsion On The A380

Joe Cusmano Feb 24, 2022

Airbus has announced that it will utilise the A380 as a test plane for its ZEROe project

Airbus A380 To Be Converted Into A Luxury Hotel

Joe Cusmano Feb 8, 2022

Frédéric Deleuze, a former Airbus engineer, intends to transform an Airbus A380 aircraft originally planned for dismantling into a luxury hotel. The hotel will be placed in the airport’s…

Singapore Airlines delivers Sydney early Christmas gift with return of flagship A380

Megha Paul Oct 22, 2021

Singapore Airlines announced Sydney will once again welcome the carrier's flagship Airbus A380 from 1 December 2021, increasing capacity to the Sydney market ahead of the Christmas holiday…

Airbus A380 struggles as the pandemic continues to hit aviation

Joe Cusmano Mar 24, 2021

Following news this week that Etihad was the next carrier to ground its Airbus A380 fleet, new data from Cirium has revealed the dire straights the aircraft finds itself in.

ANA to take final ‘Flying Honu’ A380 to boost Hawaii route

Megha Paul Jan 9, 2020

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline for seven consecutive years, will be launching the third of its specially designed ‘Flying Honu’ Airbus A380s, allowing for ANA to offer…

“We are certain outbound travel from Thailand will sustain good growth”: Lufthansa brings A380 to Land of Smiles

Alastair Newport Jan 7, 2020

Lufthansa Group is expanding its capacity for Thailand on its Bangkok to Frankfurt route by using the world's largest aircraft, the Airbus A380. It is the only European carrier operating the…

“A better experience in every part of the aircraft” Qantas CEO welcomes A380 upgrade

Alastair Newport Oct 1, 2019

The first batch of Qantas’ newly upgraded A380s welcomed their first passengers this week. The multimillion-dollar upgrade of 12 aircraft includes new seating across expanded Business…

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Lufthansa sells six A380s back to Airbus

Alastair Newport Mar 18, 2019

Lufthansa has revealed it is selling six of its eight Airbus A380’s back to the manufacturer, providing a death rattle of the ‘super-jumbo’ once destined to replace the Boeing 747 as the…

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Emirates US$16 billion deal saves the Airbus A380

Alastair Newport Jan 19, 2018

Contrary to recent reports on the future of the Airbus A380 - Emirates has announced a US$ 16 billion (AED 58.7 billion) deal for 36 additional Airbus A380 aircraft, with 20 firm orders and…

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Sri Lanka to welcome first ever A380 flight

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2017

Emirates will operate a one-off Airbus A380 flight to Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport next month, marking the first time the world's largest passenger aircraft has flown to…

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Qatar Airways flies A380 to Melbourne

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2017

Qatar Airways has started flying its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, to Melbourne. The double-decker aircraft was introduced to the Australian city for the first time on 1 July 2017,…

HKIA to create A380 sky bridge in major expansion

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017

Airbus A380 aircraft will taxi underneath a passenger "sky bridge" at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) in future, as part of a series of major upgrades unveiled this week.…

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Airbus unveils new version of A380

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2017

Airbus has revealed plans for a new version of its double-decker jet, the A380. The new "A380plus" will feature a new cabin layout with space for approximately 80 extra seats, and a…

Lufthansa adds Asian links from Munich

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

Lufthansa has unveiled plans to launch a series of long-haul services from Munich next summer, including new flights to key Asian cities. For summer 2018, the German national carrier…

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Malaysia’s new A380 airline to launch in 2018

Mark Elliott May 30, 2017

Malaysia Airlines has confirmed that its new pilgrimage charter airline will commence operations in the third quarter of 2018. The new subsidiary will utilise the national carrier's…

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Airbus redesigns A380 to add 80 more seats

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017

Airbus has unveiled a new layout for its double-decker jet, the A380, making room for up to 80 additional seats. A series of new interior options, including a redesigned staircase…

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Lufthansa boosts Thai tourism with largest jet

Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2017

Lufthansa will provide a further boost to Thailand's inbound tourism market this winter, with the deployment of its largest airline, the Airbus A380, on the Frankfurt-Bangkok route.…

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Etihad to fly largest aircraft to Paris

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2017

Etihad Airways has confirmed that it will deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on its Abu Dhabi-Paris route this summer. The double-decker jet will operate one of the…

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Air searches to be filtered by “flight experience”

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2017

Four of the world's largest airlines will soon allow passengers to filter their flight searches by the in-flight "experience" offered, such as aircraft type and cabin features. Airbus…

Korean Air to fly biggest jets to London

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2017

Korean Air will fly its two largest passenger jets to London Heathrow Airport this summer. Effective 26 March 2017, the national carrier will operate a mixed fleet on its UK route,…

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ANA chooses jumbo turtle to fly to Hawaii

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2017

ANA will paint one of its double-decker Airbus A380s to resemble a giant sea turtle, following a public competition. The Japanese airline chose the "Flying Honu" design, created by…

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Emirates A380 returns to Tokyo

Mark Elliott Jan 4, 2017

Emirates will resume its Airbus A380 services to Tokyo in March 2017, increasing seat capacity on the route by 38%. Effective 26 March, the airline will start operating the 489-seat,…

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Qatar Airways reveals latest A380 destination

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2016

Qatar Airways has revealed that Melbourne will become the next destination to be served by its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380. Commencing on 30 June 2017, the 517-seat…

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New A380 airline to target pilgrimage market

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2016

Malaysia Airlines has confirmed that it is “finalising plans” for the formation of a new airline. The new operation will utilise the national carrier's six Airbus A380 aircraft to…

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Shortest A380 flight takes off… and lands

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2016

Emirates has operated the world's shortest Airbus A380 flight, between Dubai and Doha. But don't get too comfortable, in fact don't even bother unbuckling your seat belt; the route covers…

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Emirates welcomes first “next-generation” A380

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2016

Emirates has taken delivery of a new type of Airbus A380 aircraft. The "next-generation" version of the double-decker jet features a new seat configuration. The relocation of the crew…

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Emirates moves to an all Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 fleet

Gemma Greenwood Nov 10, 2016

Emirates has retired the last Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft in its fleet from active service. The move is in line with its vision to offer a superior passenger experience and improve…

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Christchurch to get first A380 flights

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2016

Emirates will become the first airline to fly to the Airbus A380 to Christchurch next month. Effective 30 October 2016, the Dubai-based carrier will upgrade its daily service to the…

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Rio welcomes first A380

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016

Following the end of the world's biggest sporting event, Olympic host Rio de Janeiro welcomed the world's largest passenger aircraft for the first time this week. The Airbus A380 touched…

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Emirates flies A380 to Guangzhou

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2016

Emirates has unveiled plans to deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on its Dubai-Guangzhou route. Effective 1 October 2016, Guangzhou will become the third city in mainland…

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Asiana to launch second A380 flight to LA

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2016

Asiana Airlines is planning to launch a second daily Airbus A380 flight to Los Angeles. Effective 31 October 2016, the South Korean carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on both…

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Emirates to fly A380 to Johannesburg

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2016

tes will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to Johannesburg next year, as it upgrades one of its four daily flights to the South African city. Effective 1 February 2017, flights EK761…

Etihad to launch second A380 flight to NYC

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2016

Etihad Airways will add a second daily Airbus A380 service to New York next summer. Effective 1 June 2017, the UAE's national carrier will replace the Boeing 777 it currently deploys on…

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Emirates deploys A380 on longest route

Mark Elliott Jun 24, 2016

Emirates has unveiled plans to deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on its longest route, Dubai-Auckland. The airline first launched the non-stop New Zealand service on 1 March…

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Etihad upgrades Australian routes with newest aircraft

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2016

Etihad Airways has upgraded its Australian network with the deployment of new aircraft to two destinations. The UAE-based airline’s Airbus A380 will touch down in Melbourne today (2 July…

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Qatar Airways reveals first A380 destination in China

Mark Elliott May 9, 2016

Qatar Airways has announced plans to fly its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, to China for the first time. On 1 July 2016, the Doha-based carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on…

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Etihad Airways celebrates A380 Mumbai launch

Mark Elliott May 8, 2016

Etihad Airways marked its A380 entry into Mumbai with a Bollywood-style flash mob. The show was choreographed by Terrence Lewis as well as saw cabin crew from Etihad Airways and…

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Etihad’s A380 debuts in India

Mark Elliott May 3, 2016

Etihad Airways has started flying its Airbus A380 aircraft to India, with the launch of a new daily service to Mumbai. Flight EY204 from Abu Dhabi landed at the Indian city's…

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Emirates’ A380 touches down in Taiwan

Mark Elliott May 3, 2016

Emirates has launched two new routes using its Airbus A380 aircraft, including its first superjumbo service to Taiwan. The inaugural A380 flight from Dubai to Taipei landed at Taoyuan…

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Emirates orders more A380s

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2016

Emirates has placed an order with Airbus for two additional A380 aircraft. The Dubai-based airline already operates the world’s largest fleet of A380s, with 75 in service and a…

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Emirates to fly A380 to Vienna

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2016

Emirates will upgrade its Dubai-Vienna service this summer with the launch of Airbus A380 flights to the Austrian capital. Commencing on 1 July 2016, one of Emirates' two daily…

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Malaysia Airlines ditches Boeing 777s in fleet overhaul

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2016

Malaysia Airlines has retired its entire fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft as part of its ongoing restructuring plan. Providing an update on its turnaround efforts, the national carrier…

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Asia Pacific holds key to future of A380 – Airbus

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2016

The Asia Pacific region holds the key to the future success of the A380 aircraft, Airbus has said. Speaking at the Singapore Airshow this week, the European planemaker said that the sharp…

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Iran buys 118 Airbus jets, including A380s

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2016

Iran has embarked on a new era of modern aviation with the placement of a huge aircraft order with Airbus. Signed during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s official visit to France,…

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Airbus to ramp up aircraft production in 2016

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2016

Airbus is planning to ramp up the production and delivery of its commercial aircraft in 2016, to meet rising demand from the world's airlines. In the company's annual start-of-year…

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Etihad Airways launches ‘The Residence’ for Kuwait travellers

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2016

Etihad Airways recently announced its decision to launch ‘The Residences’ for passengers from Kuwait. The Residence feature a living room, double bedroom, and separate ensuite shower…

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Emirates to add second A380 flight to Perth

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2016

Emirates will commence a second daily Airbus A380 service to Perth on 1 August. The 519-seat, three-class A380 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft that currently operates flights…

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Emirates flies A380 to Washington DC

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2016

Emirates has revealed that it will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to Washington DC from the start of next month. Commencing on 1 February 2016, the airline will upgrade its daily…

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Emirates adds second daily A380 flight to LAX

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2016

Emirates will launch a second daily service to Los Angeles on 1 July 2016, using its 491-seat, three-class Airbus A380 aircraft. The new service, flight EK217, will depart Dubai every…

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ANA to join A380 club

Mark Elliott Jan 3, 2016

ANA will become the first Japanese airline to operate an Airbus A380, according to reports. The Kyodo news agency cited unnamed sources as saying on Friday that Japan's largest…

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Emirates to fly A380 to Taipei

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2015

Emirates has revealed that it will launch the first scheduled Airbus A380 flights to Taipei next year. Commencing on 1 May 2016, the Dubai-based carrier will upgrade its existing…

Emirates to fly high-capacity A380 to Birmingham

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2015

Emirates will start flying its new two-class Airbus A380 aircraft to Birmingham next year. Commencing on 27 March 2016, the double-decker jet will be deployed on the EK39/40 service…

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Etihad connects first class passengers with private jets

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2015

Etihad Airways has moved into the private jet sector following a new partnership with Victor. Under the agreement, first class travellers will be able to connect their private jet flights…

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Korean Air to fly A380 to Bangkok

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2015

Korean Air will increase the capacity of its Seoul-Bangkok route this month, with the launch of its first Airbus A380 flights to the Thai capital. The Bangkok Post reports that the…

Etihad’s A380 touches down in New York

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2015

Etihad Airways has launched its first Airbus A380 flight to New York. The inaugural service touched down at JFK Airport on Monday 23 November, replacing the Boeing 777-300ER previously…

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Emirates enhances in-flight entertainment

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2015

Emirates has started to roll out a new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, offering passengers larger screens and a greater amount of content. Currently being introduced on the…

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Etihad to fly A380 to Mumbai

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2015

Etihad Airways will start deploying its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on the Abu Dhabi-Mumbai route next year. Effective 1 May 2016, India’s commercial capital will become the…

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BA to fly A380 daily to Singapore

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2015

British Airways will start operating daily Airbus A380 flights to Singapore next month. Commencing on 20 November 2015, the UK's national carrier will use the A380 to operate one of…

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Etihad to launch A380 flights to Melbourne

Mark Elliott Oct 26, 2015

Etihad Airways will commence daily Airbus A380 services to Melbourne next summer. Launching on 1 June 2016, the 496-seat double-decker jet will operate as flights EY460/461 - one of…

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Lufthansa launches A380 flights to Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Oct 26, 2015

Lufthansa's Airbus A380 touched down at Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday. The double-decker jet will now operate daily flights on the Frankfurt-Hong Kong route. The outbound…

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Etihad’s A380 to arrive in New York next month

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2015

Etihad Airways has confirmed that its Airbus A380 aircraft will start flying to New York a week earlier than planned. The airline will deploy the new double-decker aircraft on its…

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SIA brings premium economy to India

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2015

Singapore Airlines will bring its new premium economy class to India this month. Commencing on 25 October 2015, the airline will start offering the new class on its Singapore-Delhi…

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Emirates sets record: four new aircraft in one day

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2015

Emirates has set a new aviation record by welcoming four new wide-body aircraft in the same day. The fast-expanding airline celebrated a bumper delivery that included three Boeing…

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Emirates expands A380 services to Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2015

Emirates will expand its Airbus A380 services in the Asia Pacific region next year, with the addition of a second daily flight to Singapore and its sixth A380 service to Australia.…

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Emirates to deploy A380 on all eight London flights

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2015

All eight of Emirates' daily flights to London will be operated by Airbus A380 aircraft from 1 January 2016. The Dubai-based carrier will start using the double-decker jet on its…

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Emirates adds fourth daily A380 flight to Bangkok

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2015

Emirates will launch its fourth daily Airbus A380 service between Dubai and Bangkok on 1 December 2015. The new two-class A380 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft Emirates…

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Emirates deploys one-off A380 to Taiwan

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2015

Emirates recently announced its intent to operate a one-off service its Airbus A380 aircraft to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. A ceremony witnessed the attendance of Fan…

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Air France to launch Mexico’s first A380 flights

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2015

Air France will deploy its Airbus A380 to Mexico next year, marking the first time the world's largest passenger aircraft has operated a scheduled service to the country. From January…

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THAI launches A380 flights to London

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2015

Thai Airways International (THAI) has finally launched its first Airbus A380 flights to London, almost two years after they were initially intended to start. The new service, flight…

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Etihad flies A380 to Sydney

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2015

Etihad Airways has launched its largest and most luxurious aircraft, the Airbus A380, on the Abu Dhabi-Sydney route. The double-decker aircraft will touch down in Sydney on Monday…

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SIA unveils A380 for Golden Jubilee

Mark Elliott May 28, 2015

Singapore Airlines has unveiled a special aircraft livery to celebrate Singapore's Golden Jubilee. The new paintwork has been rolled out on two of the airline's Airbus A380 aircraft,…

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Qatar Airways to showcase aircraft at Paris Air Show

Mark Elliott May 26, 2015

Qatar Airways is preparing to showcase its fleet with a display of five aircraft at the 2015 Paris Air Show, which takes place next month at Le Bourget in Paris. Qatar Airways group…

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Singapore Airlines unveils new premium economy cabins

Mark Elliott May 21, 2015

Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new premium economy seats and cabin features, ahead of the launch of the new travel class this August. Following a two-year development programme…

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China Southern flies A380 to Amsterdam

Mark Elliott May 14, 2015

China Southern Airlines will upgrade its daily Beijing-Amsterdam service next month, with the deployment of an Airbus A380 aircraft on the route. From 20 June 2015, the 506-seat…

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Emirates launches Perth A380 service

Aaron Greenwood May 4, 2015

Gulf airline Emirates has launched the first A380 service to Perth, Australia. Perth is the fourth Australian city to welcome a regular Emirates Airbus A380 service. “The fact we…

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Emirates A380 touches down in Perth

Mark Elliott May 3, 2015

Emirates has upgraded its Perth service with the deployment of its Airbus A380 aircraft to the Australian city. The double-decker aircraft touched down in Perth on Friday and will now…

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Asiana to fly A380 to New York

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2015

Asiana Airlines will fly its Airbus A380 to New York for the first time this summer. From 13 June 2015, the South Korean carrier will operate the A380 three times a week between…

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SIA’s new premium economy class opens for booking

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2015

Singapore Airlines' new premium economy class is now available for booking. The new cabins will be launched on 9 August 2015 on select flights from Singapore to Sydney, before being…

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Qantas offers in-flight virtual reality headsets

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2015

Qantas has unveiled plans to launch the world's first virtual reality 3D experience on its aircraft. In partnership with Samsung, the Australian airline is trialling a new system that…

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Emirates recaps A380 route network

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2015

In a round-up of its A380 performance for 2014, Emirates announced a record launch of 10 new A380 routes. In light of this achievement the airline rolled out a ‘mash-up’ video of the…

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Airbus plans floating black boxes

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2015

Airbus is planning to equip its long-haul aircraft with a new type of floating black box, making them easier to find following a crash at sea. According to a Channel NewsAsia report,…

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Etihad’s A380 launches on London route

Mark Elliott Dec 27, 2014

Etihad Airways' brand new Airbus A380 aircraft took off on a commercial flight for the first time on Saturday morning, on the route from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow. The…

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Etihad closes year with landmark double delivery

Mark Elliott Dec 19, 2014

Etihad Airways has ended 2014 on a high, by unveiling its first Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in Abu Dhabi. The doors to the airline’s two new flagship aircraft,…

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Emirates to fly A380 to Perth

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2014

Emirates will deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, to Perth next year. From 1 May 2015, the airline will upgrade one of its three daily Dubai-Perth services from the Boeing…

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Emirates chief hits out at rival airlines over ‘disgraceful’ A380s

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2014

The president of Emirates has hit out at rival airlines for the quality of their Airbus A380s, branding the interiors of some aircraft a "disgrace". Responding to a Bloomberg report…

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Qatar Airways deploys A380 to Bangkok

Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2014

The anticipated launch of Qatar Airways’ A380 touchdown in Bangkok slated for January 2015 has been preponed to 5 December 2014. This is a result of increased demand on this route. This…

Emirates prepares for triple A380 launch

Mark Elliott Nov 28, 2014

Emirates will launch a three new Airbus A380 routes within three days next week. On 1 December, the Dubai-based carrier will commence A380 services to San Francisco, followed by the…

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BA’s A380 touches down in Singapore

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2014

British Airways’ largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, touched down in Singapore for the first time on today (Wednesday 29 October 2014). The 469-seat double-decker aircraft landed at…

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Qatar Airways to fly A380 to Bangkok

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2014

Bangkok will become the first destination in Asia Pacific to welcome Qatar Airways' Airbus A380 aircraft. The 517-seat double-decker jet will be deployed on one of the airline's four…

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Qatar Airways launches A380 on London route

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2014

Qatar Airways' Airbus A380 aircraft has made its debut on the Doha-London Heathrow route. The aircraft touched down in the UK capital for the first time last week, as one of six daily…

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Emirates to fly A380 to Milan

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2014

Emirates will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft on the Dubai-Milan route later this year. Commencing on 1 December 2014, the airline will use the double-decker jet on one of its three…

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Emirates A380 lands in Dallas

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2014

Emirates has deployed its Airbus A380 on the route to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The inaugural A380 flight departed Dubai International Airport on 1 October 2014 and…

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Manila to welcome A380 for first time

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2014

Manila will welcome the Airbus A380 aircraft for the first time next week, when Emirates operates a special one-off flight to the Philippine capital. The double-decker jet will be…

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Etihad unveils new livery on A380

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2014

Etihad Airways has unveiled the new livery that will be introduced across its fleet. Initially displayed on the airline's first ever Airbus A380, which rolled out of the Airbus paint shop…

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A380 to touch down in Iran

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2014

Iran will welcome the Airbus A380 for the first time next week, when Emirates operates a special one-off flight to the country. The Dubai-based carrier will fly its A380 to Tehran's…

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SIA, Air New Zealand reveal details of alliance

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2014

Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have unveiled details of their new joint venture, which goes on sale this week. Commencing on 6 January 2015, the Star Alliance partners will…

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Qatar Airways welcomes first A380

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2014

Qatar Airways has welcomed its first ever Airbus A380. The landmark delivery, which took place this week in a ceremony at the Airbus factory in Hamburg, will mark the start of a…

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Emirates adds Frankfurt to A380 network

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2014

Emirates has launched Airbus A380 services to Frankfurt. Germany's largest international air gateway becomes the 30th global destination in Emirates' A380 network, which is now…

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Airbus cancels Skymark A380 order

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2014

Airbus has cancelled Skymark Airlines' order for six A380s. Skymark became the first Japanese airline to order the A380 in 2011, but it has now said it will not be able to fulfil its…

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Korean Air welcomes 10th A380

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2014

Korean Air has taken delivery of its 10th Airbus A380 aircraft. The new double-decker jet joined the national carrier's fleet on 29 July 2014 and will now undergo tests before…

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Asiana’s long-haul A380 launch pushed back

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2014

Asiana Airlines has delayed the launch of its first long-haul Airbus A380 flights. The new double-decker jet was initially scheduled to be deployed on the Seoul-Los Angeles route from…

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Emirates welcomes 50th A380

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2014

Emirates and Airbus have celebrated the delivery of the airline's 50th A380 aircraft. The milestone comes just six years after the delivery of Emirates’ first A380 in July 2008, and…

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Korean Air welcomes ninth A380

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2014

Korean Air has taken delivery of its ninth Airbus A380. The latest double-decker aircraft landed at Seoul's Incheon International Airport this week and will now undergo a series of…

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Emirates to fly A380 to San Francisco, Houston

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2014

Emirates has announced plans to deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to two more destinations in the US - San Francisco and Houston. The double-decker aircraft will start flying between…

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SIA to fly A380 to Beijing

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2014

Singapore Airlines will start flying its Airbus A380 to Beijing this summer. Commencing on 1 August 2014, the new daily service will replace two flights currently operated by smaller…

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Air France A380 touches down in Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2014

Air France has launched its first ever Airbus A380 flight to Hong Kong. The double-decker aircraft touched down at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for the first time on 27 May…

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Asiana Airlines welcomes first A380

Mark Elliott May 27, 2014

South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380. The brand new double-decker jet was handed over to Park Sam Koo, chairman of the Kumho Asiana Group, by…

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Qatar Airways to fly A380 to Paris

Mark Elliott May 20, 2014

Qatar Airways has revealed that Paris will be the second destination for its new fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft. The Doha-based airline will start taking delivery of its A380s this…

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Emirates plans A380 flight to Mumbai

Mark Elliott May 12, 2014

Emirates plans to operate the Airbus A380 to Mumbai from July 2014. “Emirates plans to deploy an A380 on one of its existing daily services between Dubai to Mumbai, starting from July…

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Qantas to fly A380 to Dallas

Mark Elliott May 7, 2014

Qantas will start flying its Airbus A380 to Dallas later this year. The Australian airline will deploy its biggest aircraft on the route between Sydney and Dallas-Fort Worth…

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Etihad adopts hotel approach with new cabins

Mark Elliott May 4, 2014

Etihad Airways has announced that its Airbus A380s will feature a three-room cabin among its plans to bring a boutique hotel experience to its flights. The Residence by Etihad will…

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June launch for Qatar Airways’ A380 flights

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2014

Qatar Airways will launch its first Airbus A380 on 17 June 2014, on the route from Doha to London Heathrow Airport. The airline will take delivery of its first three double-decker…

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Emirates’ A380 set for Kuwait

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2014

Emirates will soon introduce a scheduled A380 service to Kuwait from 16 July 2014. This new service will mark the airline’s 25th anniversary to the country, as reported by WAM. EK 857…

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Emirates boost Spain capacity with A380 service

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2014

Emirates launched the first regular A380 service to Spain with daily A380 flights to Barcelona replacing the Boeing 777 previously operated on the route. The new aircraft adds over 2,200…

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Airbus cancels Kingfisher order

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2014

Airbus has cancelled a major order placed by Kingfisher Airlines. The grounded Indian carrier had outstanding orders for five A380s and five A350s, dating back to 2005. But…

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Emirates marks year of five A380s at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Dec 19, 2013

Emirates has celebrated a year of five daily Airbus A380 services from Heathrow this month. More than 2,500 people now travel from the London airport to Dubai and beyond on a daily…

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Emirates to add daily A380 service to Mauritius

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2013

Emirates will soon add an A380 on the Dubai-Mauritius route effective 16 December 2013. The aircraft will operate as flight EK 701 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and EK…

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MAS marks first A380 year

Mark Elliott Jul 2, 2013

Malaysia Airlines has marked the first year of its Airbus A380 services from London today (2 July). The carrier said it has seen higher load factors and positive UK growth in the…