1st Air France A380 Landing at Knock Ireland West airport for her retirement

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

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[@songsakklamklang4730]

I’m so sad to see the last flight of this A380, it is our pride at Toulouse

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Real pity to see theses birds been retired😔

[@KyrilPG]

I'll drop a tear as my best flights ever were on these AF A380s. End of a too short era, A350s are great but nothing beats the roomy and cruiseship feeling of the A380. It was magical!

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

To short indeed. Never been on a 380, but I hear they are super comfortable.

[@KyrilPG]

@@KC-RallyPlanes You could barely hear the engines spooling up for takeoff and could hear people taking 10 rows away at full power. Then a minute after takeoff when they transitioned from takeoff / FLEX power and initial climb to normal power and climb you felt like the engines had been shut off. Only the sound of air friction against the aircraft and air conditioning was audible. That was almost scary! 😱 Then on Air France A380s on an overnight flight you would have simulated sunrise (sunset too on ultra long and oddly timed flights) to accommodate passengers to a new timezone and ease waking up or preparation to sleep. Also it was extremely stable thanks to the sheer size of the plane, even in thunderstorms you'd barely feel turbulences, way less than on smaller planes. The only "defects" I could see were (comparatively to the incredible silence) louder flaps actuators, louder "ding dong" chime during during day operations (maybe it was just relative to the silence) and the huge surface area of the wings gave the A380 a 'ground effect" lift when landing. The 777 also has this issue, resulting in the plane smashing the ground after a kiss landing when spoilers deployed. It's the "runway killer" style: extremely gentle touchdown then BANG! When spoilers kick in you feel like a dropped iron, crushing the suspension. Apart from this little exotic landing behavior shared with the 777 it was my favorite modern airliner. One little (not so secret) secret: the onboard computers managing the engines were tuned to slightly desynchronize engines from each others to avoid vibrations, frequency superposition and noise harmonics in the cabin. That's one of the reasons it was so silent, no buzzing sound or vibration that you usually hear on twin jets. They first implemented that feature on the A380. Felt like wearing a noise cancelling headset. I also had the chance to visit the factory in Toulouse, the building was impressively huge, we had to take an elevator to access the balcony / viewing gallery from the top of the hangar overlooking the assembly lines, like 11 stories high. There might still be visits as the assembly lines are supposed to be working till 2021. Have a look if it's still possible. In any way a visit of the Airbus plant is always interesting and the facilities are on Toulouse passenger airport, a quick taxi or transportation ride from the terminal so it's easily accessible for a day trip.

[@ollihigginbottom5884]

This is a sad moment. I love the A380.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

It’s a real pity to see these heading for the scrappers already

[@johnpaulvictor5323]

engineering department don't love it

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

John Paul Victor 😂😂

[@tipp55]

Great video! Another bit of Knock Ireland West Airport history made. Thanks for posting.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Thanks very much. I might take a trip down to Knock in a few weeks and see how the dismantling process is going on.

[@richardallsop7282]

The 'biggest' and the 'best' airliner in the World, such a shame they are being 'retired'. Regards, RichardA

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

I know, hopefully some of the aircraft that are been retired nowadays because of the covid-19 situation, that some will make it back flying again

[@rickdavis3593]

"biggest" indeed, "best", not by a long shot.

[@walhalladome5227]

Very disturbing to see the wonderful A380 been taken out of service and scrapped so soon.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

I know but unfortunately there will be a lot more planes that are been stored nowadays that may never fly again

[@andrewdeans8520]

12 year old is premature and just so shocking.

[@TheObserver258]

Only due to a lack of imagination. They need to turn it into a giant Guinness beer tanker with retractable beer taps and inflatable crash pads. Aviation reborn!

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

😂😂😂, beer taps 2 meters apart!!!

[@malahammer]

1:52 for the A380

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Sorry it’s not all the 380. Just the Ryanair and Aer Lingus we’re taking off before so decided to film them too👍🏻

[@gororo14]

Brilliant aeroplane, absolutely fantastic.

[@paulhartley6614]

Cant believe retirement has started for these. Great plane to travel on.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

I know. Only after 10 years. Just to0 big of an aircraft. Never been lucky enough to travel on 1. Maybe some day before they are all retired

[@flowrida1771]

@@KC-RallyPlanes it's absolutely worth it. Just a different experience

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Flow Rida someday I will😂

[@Patmofar]

Thank you for this video, I never knew that an A380 landed anywhere in Ireland, much less that one landed in Knock of all places. I have been fortunate enough to see two Concordes land in Dublin and the giant Antonov 225 land in Shannon. If I had known that this was happening I would have been there.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Thank you, you’re welcome. I know, Knock above all places. You can get close to it from a little industrial area after the airport if you wanted to visit when the lockdown lifts. I’ve seen Concorde myself, years ago in Shannon. It was over doing training so seen it land a good few times. There was some noise out if it😁

[@Patmofar]

@@KC-RallyPlanes I imagine that Knock Airport now feels like Father Ted's Mrs Doyle did when the tea-maker that she got for Christmas was 'retired'. Its just wonderful to see a small regional airport scooping the big ones. I really am sorry that I missed this. If I had known that it was coming I would have been there. I have never seen an A380 much less one here in Ireland. Do you know why it came to Knock and if possible can you post a link. Again thank you for a wonderful and very high quality video. I also saw Concorde in Shannon, Air France doing pilot training, they were doing 'touch and go' landings where the main landing gear would touch down on the runway but not the nose gear. The pilots would then light the afterburners (reheat for our Yank cousins) and take off again. I saw them doing three circuits before I had to leave. I stumbled into that by accident as I was passing the airport while working. Perhaps we were there together. And yes those Rolls Royce Olympus engines made some noise. Concorde made by the company now known as Airbus remains the greatest aeroplane ever made.

[@lukeburnett8583]

@@KC-RallyPlanes in all honesty I'm surprised it could land at knock, been spotting and flown in and out of there many times since I was a kid and it's so small!

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

@@lukeburnett8583 this was empty so very light so well able to stop on this runway. Not sure if it would have been able to takeoff but unfortunately, it didn’t matter for this A380.

[@lukeburnett8583]

​@@KC-RallyPlanesyeah I agree with that, landing yesterday, takeoff maybe not , but why knock of all places baring in mind it's air France 😂

[@Sam_Beck]

Great video! I find it a bit shocking that airlines are scrapping the A380, they should fly them until they are as old as the 747.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Thank you. Pity about the wind noise😔. I suppose it’s just too big of an airplane for some airlines and no second hand market for them.

[@Sam_Beck]

@@KC-RallyPlanes definitely👍

[@jamesmurtagh7790]

The economics of it just didn’t add up after the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 came along. Read more here: irishaviationresearchinstitute.blogspot.com/2020/02/first-air-france-airbus-a380-800.html?m=1

[@videopokernetwork6824]

@@KC-RallyPlanes I would like to see how much it would cost to buy one of the First-Class Suite Apartments. It would be cool to have one.

[@plherbert]

As if they would last that long 😂

[@maxx8448]

Great video. Thanks for uploading

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Thanks very much. Pity about the windy day😱

[@_niall.mc_8209]

Love the videos. You from Mayo then?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Thank you. No, Longford. That’s why I didn’t get down to Knock to see it since Stephen’s day😬

[@sjoerddijkstra939]

love `it when a plan comes together

[@zohaibquaiyumi3179]

And now u know why Boeing 747 is the undefeated king of skies... There is no competition to the REAL JUMBO JET..

[@daisy2121able]

The 747 is being retired in the next year and hundreds are already grounded. the covid is the death of jumbos plus 4 engines are no longer financially viable......twin engined planes are the way to go.

[@alanmccaw8672]

Superb aircraft. I flew to Vancouver, Canada and back on A380's. Sad that they are being withdrawn.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

My aim was to fly on a 747 before they retire. Looks like I’ll have to change my aim to a 380 before they retire😂

[@nehamaty]

There are planes and more than 40 years old still flying and this beauty is having an early retirement and going to be scrapped. :(

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

No real second hand mark for this size of a plane. 40 year old plane such as the B737, B767, A310, B747’s and so on would have a big second had market so been used for a lot longer.

[@pauljones8149]

I did read they are supposed to be one of the safest passenger planes flying !!

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

I would imagine so. A few near disasters, but not crashes

[@amitnarayankar]

Yeah we want 737 max 8 back

[@camiloaux46]

This is so sad Rest In Peace A380 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Absolutely, apparently it has started to be dismantled. I will take a trip shortly to the airport to do another video update

[@beechlad3541]

Thanks for posting the video, sad to see the mighty A380 going for scrap so soon.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Thank you. Sad to see it go after only 10 years.

[@pjnugent8198]

KC Videos. That clears that up. I hope when they build the 2nd runway at Dublin airport it can facilitate A380s. Imagine all the plane spotters that would go to see them. Including me.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

There was rumours last year about Emirates bringing 1 of their A380’s so the current runway can handle a A380, but I think it’s the taxi ways and air bridges that are the problem at Dub

[@daisy2121able]

It's a shame to see it scrapped, this is a wonderful aircraft to fly in, I flew Maylasia Airlines (economy) BA Buisness Class and Emirates Business Class and you forget there are hundreds of passengers on board with you.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

daisy2121able cool, never got a chance to travel in a A380. Looks like I won’t get that chance in the future😢

[@markinwa5884]

Sort of spooky-looking as a white tail. I flew on the Air France A380 on its 2nd day of service at Air France. They were doing trials from CDG to LHR. It might even have been that same airplane.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

MarkLinWA 😂😂. Nice short trip to experience the A380

[@johnbryan7782]

Thank God no scenes of violence were projected during the scrapping

[@MayoMick]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing!

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Thanks very much👍🏻

[@AKMaxFlightsTravel]

I understand the program's going bust, but retiring the aircraft already? Great work either way, just subscribed

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

The cost of maintaining a few 380’s ie, parts, pilot’s on so on vs the newer twin engine, more fuel efficient jets. Air France/KLM ordered 10 A359’s to replace these with the potential to order more in years to come and common type rating for the pilots from the A330. So a bigger pool of pilots , instead of a small group of A380 pilots😔

[@rainoor947]

Wonder what Emirates will do, they have the largest A380 fleet. Guess the costs of maintaining the A380 are astronomical, glad I have had a fair few flights in one.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

I would say Emirates might keep theirs a bit longer but I have a bad feeling that the current situation in the world, we might see the end of these big birds.

[@alexvieira7945]

Why are these plane retiring?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

This 1 was retired before the covid-19 pandemic because it was to costly. Between needing a cabin upgrade and aircraft checks it made more economical sense to retire it.

[@alexvieira7945]

@@KC-RallyPlanes thank you.

[@amcdonal86VT]

What was the tail number?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

F-HPJB

[@jetaddicted]

The F-HPJB...I flew in it just a year ago...

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Cool, what route?

[@andrewdeans8520]

this is just so sad, so very sad, it has not even reached 40 years old, like many classics

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Real pity to see this bird been retired back then but how the world has changed since. All the A380’s that are parked up, maybe to never fly again😔

[@bradermozz6667]

Rather than retiring just like that..if I hv enough money..surely I buy this A380

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Make a nice hotel😂

[@HIHI-wr9gf]

R.I.P.P rest in peace plane

[@prasithboonsob5932]

In pieces!

[@jackmehoffer7819]

Ok I subscribed, hope it motivates you to continue your videography

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Thank very much, slow progress at the minute with subscribers but getting there slowly😂

[@andrewdeans8520]

done likewise and sad news on the A380

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Much appreciated

[@fessellsahmed2587]

It damaged runways everywhere but it looked good.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

😂

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

No. It is designed for existing runways.

[@StuHNomadBiker]

Such a shame seeing this waste of a fantastic aircraft, flown on them a few times, even economy seats were so spacious and comfy ... like nothing I'd ever been on ...

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

A real shame but that’s business😔. Never have been lucky enough to fly on 1. Someday maybe😁

[@KyrilPG]

I could cross my legs in Air France economy, I'm 1m80 and that's the only plane where I could do that. I'll miss my trips to JFK on these A380s. It was sooooo comfy!

[@aodhanodolain5092]

Why is it being dismantled in knock does anyone know ???

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

There is a aircraft dismantling company in Knock. They either bought the plane or won a contact to dismantle it. Parts will be sent on for resale.

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Money

[@stevenkerry3101]

such a shame to see such a brilliant aircraft being retired .

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Sure is, but it’s the norm nowadays with a lot of airliners retiring aircraft and maybe will never be brought back in service

[@SuperScratch1]

I do like the retirement bit. I assume it will be dismantled ?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Yes, it will be dismantled here

[@AsifAli-yd9oz]

MashAllah Excellent Do it refurbished for me hahaha We love ❤️ Boeing We love ❤️ to fly Great People to fly with

[@garethjones9951]

So how long will it be roughly till there are none flying?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

A while yet. The last A380 to be built was driven through the town local to the Airbus factory. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWGoiXiJe9J-i5o. Old video but this is how it’s done.

[@SSDBlender3D]

Why they can not carry some loads instead passengers?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Just an expensive plane to operate vs newer fuel efficient planes

[@chrisclark7181]

Its never been designed with that in mind & cannot be converted to freight only.

[@beran1965]

The best plane...so sad:(

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Very sad to see the plane heading for the scrape yard but that’s business I guess. When it’s not making money, time to get rid😔

[@richardschindler8822]

Is this aircraft being scrapped or just stored. Ne matter which, sad to see it come to an end so soon.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

It’s been scrapped unfortunately

[@BaybieK]

I suspect it will be stored as Airbus in conjunction with Lufthansa technik are now offering cargo conversion kits for the A380

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Baybee K it’s here to be scrapped and even if the company changed its mind, I think( not 100% sure) it would not be able to take of from Knock Ireland West airport with its short runway. Maybe if it was low on fuel it may be possible, maybe somebody with better knowledge than me will know?

[@videopokernetwork6824]

When is your birthday? I'll send you a wind sock for your microphone. Great video.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

I have 1 but in the rush to leave home, I forgot it. Don’t think a a wind sock/ dead Cat would have made much difference on that day, very windy🤨

[@doublemike3065]

It is a shame to see that only 10 years old, such (supposed to be) a capable and beautiful machine comes to the end of life. But this is because of the mistakes of CEO`s who decided to make this lady flying and who decided to buy... Lots of signatures by them for expected brilliant moments at the deep of boardrooms. But the end comes all the sudden at an isolated airport with the company livery masked. Very sad moment.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

doublemike as an aviation enthusiast it was a sad day seeing this plane land knowing it will never fly again. But in the space of a few weeks, there has been a lot more planes landing all over the world that I will never fly again. Who would have known back then the way the airline industry would have turned out today😔

[@andrewreck3801]

What was the registration

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

F-HPJB

[@alexwalton8951]

Why did it land there

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

To be scrapped/dismantled

[@msb3235]

I thought this plane is still new, why retired it?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

It was an expensive planes to operate vs newer more fuel efficient twin engine planes .

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Ask Air France

[@user-ei3dq2dw6i]

What was the point ever building this amazing aircraft it's gone the way like concorde to expensive to operate another step back in aviation

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Suppose, when this was designed, Airbus where there high volumes, less frequency. Ideal for the likes of Heathrow where landing slots are not plentiful. Now with low fuel prices, and the efficient B787 and A350, these seem to be the planes of choice nowadays.

[@endamullen9689]

Why store a modern aircraft in this location. I thought that aircrafts are stored in warm dry climates

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

It’s there to be dismantled/scrapped

[@endamullen9689]

@@KC-RallyPlanes Same question, why there ? Is there a market for second hand aircraft parts in the west of Ireland?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

There is a company there, Eirtrade. Don’t know if they bought it or won a contract to dismantle it. Doesn’t matter where you are in world nowadays, Ireland or Australia, things can be moved about easy enough😁

[@propagandaaccount]

Scrapping? These are less than 15 years old! Unbelievable

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

propagandaaccount 10 years old. Just too costly to run with more fuel efficient twin engine jets on the market

[@genedameier8746]

Did the airports recoup their costs to renovate the terminals to accept the A380's? Now what do they do? Renovate again?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

I’d imagine they would have made some money back over the years these airplanes have been flying with the extra passengers travelling through their airport and I’d say they will keep their A380 gates so hopefully when the aviation world starts again, the A380 will be back flying to their airports

[@TopGear93100]

Why scrap an a380 only at 10 years? Such a waste

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Its the economics of flying vs scrapping it unfortunately😔

[@TheSjuris]

Tiarnan Glavin no secondary market and can’t be retrofitted for cargo. Basically an airplane that came 20 years to late.

[@mclovin5976]

That's weird surname Also a Glavin 😅

@@TheSjuris too late dope.

[@stephenhughes2775]

They are just too expensive to operate. Can operate two A350’s carrying more passengers for less $$ than one A380. Shame but sign of the times.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Exactly, as I’ve said in previous reply’s. It was the economics of the A380 vs newer fuel efficient planes

[@carlrest6553]

747-8 is a far better airplane.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

And nicer to look at😂

[@KyrilPG]

@@carlrest6553 That's a question of taste. But as a passenger, the economy seats on an A380, especially on Air France were the best experience ever. The 747-8 felt just as cramped as the 747-4. I could cross my legs in AF's economy A380 seats. The roomy feeling and silence was incredible!

[@silentwatcher4853]

Why retired?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

To expensive to operate. As somebody committed down below. Air France could operate 2 A350’s with more people on board for less than 1 A380

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Just too expensive to operate

[@silentwatcher4853]

So how the future of the a380?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Not good with the current situation around the world. Hopefully I’m wrong but seeing all the aircraft parked up all over the world, it’s not looking food for these large aircraft

[@Jerrylumdegaard]

I realize the passenger configuration doesn’t fit the market now but can these be converted to cargo?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Would probably cost too much to convert them to cargo. Floors would need to be strengthened, cargo door fitted and I’m sure much more. There was a cargo version offered at the start but was discontinued early on

[@bilalahmed2123]

Hope this plane isn’t getting scrapped.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Unfortunately it is😔

[@bilalahmed2123]

KC Videos oh no

[@wolterhaverhals8368]

Emirates have already grounded many of them. Sad to see but this is the way it is. Airbus messed up by not creating a cargo version of the 380

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

I wonder would the cargo version have saved it. The 744 and 748 seem to be the right size for cargo operations

[@regregan5755]

I thought it was more about the way the A380 was built that made it unsuitable for cargo not the size itself ie ratings, stress points etc

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Reg regan airbus had a cargo A380 in it originally plans and had some orders but I think either UPS or Fedex pulled out as delays mounted up.

[@wertfreund2480]

I really dn't get it! The A380 were made for 30+ years ! This one was - what- 12 years in service? Why not sell => for airfreight!! Dump just to dump itl?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

When Air France made the decision to retire this aircraft there was no second hand market and no option to convert to cargo. Although I’ve read lately that( I think it was Lufthansa technical) are going to try and set up a conversation operation?

[@wertfreund2480]

What do You mean by "no options" ?🙄 🙈 At this point of time there is n o o t h e r man made flying machine transporting t h a t much space like non armored freight around this planet at once at that low cost => gallon fuel per lbs freight + maintenance like an A380! 💪 None! ..period! Not even the extended 747/8! 😜 So if there's not something completely shattered on the structure = airframe i.e. wingbox below the cabin of this bird it has been imperative I.m?p.o.v. having it repurposed for good! Just imagine what a medevac transporter => flighing lazarette and freighter for humanitary goods t h i s size would be capable of ! 🤩 I mean environmental catastrophies actually are way more increasing than decreasing. N o idea what brain crumbled french fleet manager made this even econimical more as questionable decision to scrap such a multi purpose fully functional less than half serviced, most efficient airliner!💀

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

What I mean by “option” is, most other passenger planes, ie 747, 767, 757’s can be converter from passenger to cargo. Not so with the A380. OK, you can do what most other airlines are doing nowadays and place boxes with medical supplies on the passenger seats but there is no “option” to convert from passenger to all cargo A380. Plus, was fuel as low cost back when the decision to retire this aircraft as it is nowadays.

[@charlieproctor6533]

Why do a video and not block the wind?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Just using my iPhone and forgot my microphone. Knock Ireland West airport is on top of a hill and is very exposed. Also a very windy day😁

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Authenticity

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

😁👍🏻

[@0596daniel]

Of all the places to scrap an aircraft they went to knock

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Company there that dismantles aircraft. Lots of small airport around the world that do this.

[@0596daniel]

KC Videos good contract! Can’t wait to be stuck behind that engine on the N17 haha

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Danny 😂

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

It is a good money earner -why not ?

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

The opposite- There is an aircraft dismantling company there.

[@crismuzik9238]

Hey now wait a minute? All these years I’ve been flying on any aircraft, and I never fly on this A380 yet!! Why retirement for? It’s redicoulos!!!!

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

At the time the decision was made to retire this aircraft, it was going to cost Air France to much to do a cabin upgrade, aircraft checks, so they decided to retire it. It only in the last few days have they made the decision to retire their whole A380 fleet. Looks like the B787 & A350 are the planes of choice nowadays.

[@panzerkamfwagenausf.jagdpa9281]

Malaysia Airlines announced to retire A380 just now😭😭😭😭

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

That’s a real pity😞

[@panzerkamfwagenausf.jagdpa9281]

@@KC-RallyPlanes so many airline retire a380,such as Airfrance, Lufthansa,Hifly Malta,Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines and now Malaysia Airlines

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

@@panzerkamfwagenausf.jagdpa9281 seems like only a few airlines will keep them for when things return to normal

[@Nicholas_G]

Isn't that airplane retire too soon? i know that the 1st Air France A380 were released in 2009.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

More fuel efficient twin engine jets that burn less fuel is 1 of the reasons Air France are retiring these aircraft. Looks like the A380 has come to the end of the road,unfortunately😔

[@Nicholas_G]

@@KC-RallyPlanes that's sad news really...i hoped to get on this plane once.

[@dome7828]

How did that. Land at knock the runway is tiny and short

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

No passengers and low fuel.

[@dome7828]

Fair enough just got me thinking cus I flew to knock from Manchester with Ryanair I think and as soon as we landed the brakes were applied but the a380 landed seeing is believing

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Dom Elo I suppose these planes are designed to stop with a couple of hundred people onboard, luggage. Not sure if the seats were taken out while it was in Germany so the stopped power while empty would be enormous. I think the plan was for it to stop even before the exit and turn into a apron it’s self but some confusion with the pilot, he went passed it😩

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Not so tiny, medium . 747 has operated from there.

[@speny45]

Such a shame they are heading for the scrappers they are amazing aircraft but just too expensive compared to the dreamliners! I would love to fly in one of the apartments some of them have they look amazeing!

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

A real pity they are heading for the breakers. Emirates have some lovely suites, would love to get a chance to travel in one of them

[@pjnugent8198]

KC Videos. So basically a great opportunity lost. Thanks.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Maybe so but apart from aviation enthusiast, would the A380 be any addition to Dub. The long haul aircraft the airlines use are perfect fit/size for Dub.

[@pjnugent8198]

KC Videos. Common sense would say your probably right.

[@Pepo-1969]

At least they didn't crash one...yet.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Be a great loss of life if 1 of these was to crash😔

[@Pepo-1969]

@@KC-RallyPlanes , hope not, they manage to land/crash a A340 with no one dead. However they have crashed a A320, A330, A340 the Concord too much for a European Major Airline

[@md69cs]

@@Pepo-1969 *Yeah, Air France seem to make a habit of having aircraft catch fire at CDG or crashing through bad pilots. There's still time for them to total an A380...*

[@mtahausman]

But why...

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

The economics of using such a big plane nowadays with sure fuel efficient twin engine planes. At least the spares will keep others A380’s flying for more years.

[@nybta1939]

A certain morbo to see a so WHITE A380 aircraft. !!

[@antoniomoura9347]

Very sad moment.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

At this moment it was sad to see it retired but even more sad nowadays to see all the aircraft been retired and knowing they will not fly again.

[@MarkHanna49165]

They were born as dinosaurs. 747 can be easily configured for freight. Not so for the A380 Here's a more detailed review of why they are being mothballed kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKDKhHSHa5iZabM

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

They offered a freighter version but with delays on the launch date airlines pulled their orders and Airbus discontinued the freighter

[@LuisSanchez-km9jn]

Why not sell it to Emerites Airlines.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Are Emirates not retiring some of their A380 already?

[@encinobalboa]

Wonder why Emirates did not buy the damn thing. Most of the parts will be going to Emirates anyways.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Are they not trying to get rid of some of there A380’s. Better of let somebody else take the plane apart, and just buy the parts they need when they need them

[@nybta1939]

What a pity !

[@kylecribbon2532]

She's only 11 years old and she's finished. What a sad turn off events.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

It’s completely gone now, there is some 320’s and 330’s there now for dismantling😩

[@predipthekkekara9352]

But A380 it's a young plane

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Just too expensive to operate unfortunately😔

[@StandWithRussia]

What a waste of such beautiful bird.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

I know, lots more have been parked since this was retired but hopefully they will fly again not like this 1😔

[@KM-mv3qr]

It's a bit bloody scary how close the general public can get to the aircraft! WTF???

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

The landing, I’m sure there is other airports where you can get closer. The parking, behind a high fence. Good for the aviation enthusiast 😁

[@johnmcgowan7954]

You've clearly not been to Knock then. Tall people can spin the plane's wheels as they are coming in to land!

[@KM-mv3qr]

@@johnmcgowan7954 I have! In 1982 when it was no more than bogland!

[@johnmcgowan7954]

@@KM-mv3qr It's now basically bogland with a strip of concrete running through it!

[@KM-mv3qr]

@@johnmcgowan7954 Lol!

[@andrewreck3801]

I this is a wast of money they should of sell it instead of retiring or scraping what was the i hope this wasn’t ja

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

No market for second hand A380. Airlines are considering retiring their older A380 so probably worth more in spares and scrap. At least the spares parts from this will keep other A380’s flying for longer.

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Nobody wants them

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

😂😂

[@rol1517]

Get those excavators out and start ripping that machine to pieces. The skies it will glide upon no more ✈ ☠☹

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

It will be a sad day when that happens😔

[@Steinstra-vj7wl]

The EU = the great waist.

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Steinstra 1961 nothing to do with EU

[@pjnugent8198]

Knock airport can facilitate an A380 and Dublin cant.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

It wasn’t a regular passenger service. If this was full of passengers and luggage it might have got stopped on the runway but definitely wouldn’t be able to takeoff. Unfortunately it won’t be taking off again from here.

[@marcmomus]

No better illustration of misplaced funding....

[@AdeReeves]

seems even aircraft fall fowl of our throw away society....

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Ade Reeves no it is highly recycleable

[@ณภัทรสุขแสง]

Very sad, easily the best and most comfortable aircraft ever built. Compare riding in this to the awful cramped Boeing 777.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Haven’t traveled on either but I hear the A380 is a comfortable aircraft to fly on. Maybe it’s something to do with the size of it.

[@thecockerel86]

This is sad. Just fucking sad. Pure vandalism. How old was she? Why destroy such a beautiful aircraft? Are they certain no one had a use for it?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

I know. Just to big of an aircraft. Only 10 years old. Singapore Airlines have already retired some of their A380’s. Not much of a A380 second hand market for these. It was even a surprise when HiFly took one for their operations

[@isaackent2355]

That thing is a wreck, crashed landed back in the 60's, we don't even know if it's capable of flying!

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

❓🤔

[@stuartcrooks5671]

What are you talking about ? The A380 wasn’t even thought of in the 60’s !

[@Davejf27]

Did it have the ability to time travel?

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

😂😂😂

[@luxkim1010]

So sad. Flew it with Qatar and Singapore airline and it it was just great.

[@manises14]

A garbage big for nothing airplane the A380.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

😱😱😁

[@alanbeniston1304]

It's the most comfortable economy seat I've ever traveled on! And Ive traveled some. Sad times I know

[@audiorhino4231]

What a waste

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

Pity to see them been scrapped only after 10 years

[@VegasMilgauss]

Good riddance- wrong plane at the wrong time

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

I won’t say good riddance. Definitely wrong plane at wrong time but as an aviation enthusiast I think it’s sad that any plane is scraped but I suppose airline companies are there to make money

[@BarkingLondon]

Typical Yank comment. 😆😆

[@andylam73]

such a short liftspan. guess a380 this flying pig is a total failure by now.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

I don’t think Airbus would have imagined when designing the plane that it would only have this lifespan. Real pity😔

[@sharkheadism]

I'm glad these ugly planes are being retired so soon. Good riddance.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

It’s a pity to see any plane been dismantled, no matter how it looks😁

[@BarkingLondon]

Bet your American, don't worry 747's are being retired at a faster rate.

[@markinwa5884]

@@BarkingLondon Yes, since the 747 has been in service for 50 years, with more than 1500 deliveries, there are many being retired at the end of their useful lives.

[@sharkheadism]

@@BarkingLondon *you're

[@mickboakes7023]

May be a short life but at least it didn’t kill anybody. Can’t say that about the Max in even a shorter time. But unfortunately I have to agree Boeing got it right pitching the Dreamliner against the 380 let’s hope they get it right with the 777X let’s face it they need to get some credibility back🇬🇧