The Airbus A380 is the largest commercial jetliner that needs no introduction. The massive full-length double-decker jet is popular among flight crews, passengers, and aviation enthusiasts in general. With a capacity of up to 853 passengers in a single-class configuration, the aircraft can travel ultra-long distances. The giant aircraft took to the skies for the first time in April 2005 and entered service with Singapore Airlines in October 2007.
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Introduced into service in 2007 by launch customer Singapore Airlines, the Airbus a380 was set to be the plane of the future, offering unparalleled passenger comfort and providing airlines with game-changing capacity.But only around 250 Airbus A380s ever rolled off the manufacturer’s assembly lines, and even fewer remain in service today, with production halted in 2021. Why didn’t any US carriers order the type?