Airbus A380 Vs. Boeing 747: Which Costs More To Operate?

The Boeing 747-8i was the final passenger iteration of the famous 747 program, while the Airbus A380 is the largest passenger airplane to ever make it into service. The Boeing 747-8 entered service in 2011, with the last being delivered in 2023. The first A380 entered service in 2007, and the last was delivered in 2021. The production runs of both aircraft were disappointing, and it’s likely neither Airbus nor Boeing recouped the development costs of these massive aircraft.