Quadjets have become a rare sight worldwide over the last few years, with only a few airlines still operating them. They are gradually being replaced with more modern and fuel-efficient twinjets on long-haul routes. TheAirbus A380is even rarer as several carriers retired the superjumbo following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Emirates has held on to its A380s and currently operates 119 examples of the type in its fleet.
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British Airways A380 Makes Overweight Emergency Landing
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- August 28, 2025
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On August 1st, a British Airways Airbus A380 flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo International in South Africa to London Heathrow was forced to return to its point of origin due to reports of smoke in the cabin. It was later revealed that the problem even affected the jet’s crew rest area.The issue forced the double-decker quadjet to return to Johannesburg. Because it didn’t perform a fuel dump, the landing was fairly heavy.