The Airbus A380 is a stunning feat of engineering that is as revolutionary today as it was when it completed its maiden flight over two decades ago. As the largest commercial aircraft ever built, the double-decker A380 typically accommodates around 500 passengers but is certified to fly up to 853 people. As the most powerful commercial jet with the highest maximum takeoff weight (MTOW), the A380 will likely remain flying for the next 15 years at least, despite the emergence of more efficient twinjet widebody aircraft.