Airbus has downplayed the prospects of an A380neo (new engine option) and last year one of its executives suggested it could soon stop making the
superjumbo altogether.
A BRITISH Airways
Superjumbo was forced to divert to Shannon Airport early yesterday because of Storm Katie.
Airbus Group NV's plan to sell an A380
superjumbo fitted out as what it once termed a "flying palace" has evaporated after the deal was discreetly canceled.
Airbus will continue to build the A380
Superjumbo Jet European planemaker Airbus delivered its first new A350-900 jetliner to Qatar Airways on Monday and ruled out canceling its A380
superjumbo program.
Since 2007 when first A380 entered in service, it is the 136th
superjumbo that has been delivered in total.
By Pratap John/ Chief Business Reporter Qatar Airways will receive its first
superjumbo Airbus A380 by April or May, said CEO Akbar al-Baker.
SINGAPORE, Rabi'I 5, 1435, Jan 6, 2014, SPA -- Singapore Airlines said an Airbus A380
superjumbo flying from London to Singapore was forced to make an emergency landing in Baku, Azerbaijan, after cabin pressure dropped, AP reported.
Airbus won an order for 50 A380
superjumbo aircraft from Emirates.
A GIANT
superjumbo jet flew into Heathrow Airport yesterday as British Airways became the first UK airline to take delivery of an Airbus A380 - the world's largest passenger plane.
Emirates will operate the A380
superjumbo to Zurich next year Emirates will follow Singapore Airlines to become the second major carrier to operate the A380
superjumbo out of Switzerland, from January 1 next year .
BA's first
superjumbo will help the airline fly more long-haul passengers from Heathrow, where landing slots are restricted.