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Emirates’ Airbus A380s No Longer Fly To These 4 US Airports

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August 3, 2025
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They involve regular flights and one-off operations.

WOW. Etihad Is Reactivating More A380s!

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August 2, 2025
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Good news for A380 fans – it looks like middle-eastern carrier Etihad will be reactivating more of its A380 fleet. During the pandemic, the carrier grounded its entire superjumbo fleet and was uncertain if the jets would return to service. A post-pandemic surge prompted the airline to reactivate 4 of the jets but the carrier has since reactivated more…

British Airways’ Airbus A380 Retrofit To Begin In H2 Of 2025

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August 1, 2025
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British Airways will start retrofitting its Airbus A380 fleet in H2 2025, focusing on a new first class product and a more premium-heavy layout.

Boeing 747 Vs. Airbus A380: Which Aircraft Will Retire First?

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August 1, 2025
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Both aircraft will serve as passenger jets for many years to come.

All Nippon Airways’ Airbus A380s Flew Nearly Half Empty To Honolulu Last Year

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August 1, 2025
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ANA achieved an average load factor of 60% on its flights between Tokyo and Honolulu last year, sometimes reaching a low of just 43%. Ouch.

Airbus A380 Vs. A340: Which Aircraft Gets More Miles Per Gallon?

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July 31, 2025
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The Airbus A380 has an advantage over the A340 in fuel burn per seat, although there is some nuance as they are designed for different roles.

Why Did Airbus Build The A380 Without Winglets?

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July 28, 2025
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The A380 uses fenced winglets, which are not the most optimized to reduce drag because of design compromises.

Over 30 Routes: Where Emirates Is Flying The Airbus A380

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July 25, 2025
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Emirates is the largest operator of the Airbus A380 in the world.

The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 262: Global Airlines’ Parked Airbus A380, US Threatens To End Delta & Aeromexico Partnership

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July 24, 2025
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Join Tom & Channing for the latest news from the world of aviation.

Emirates Unveils Luxury Upcycled Bags from Retrofitted Aircraft

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July 22, 2025
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Discover Emirates’ exclusive collection of upcycled bags, crafted from materials salvaged during their fleet retrofit. Own a piece of aviation history while supporting charitable causes.