Building A Giant: The Story Of The Airbus A380

Whether you love it or hate it, the A380 is a true engineering feat. Its development was motivated by the possibilities of high capacity long-haul travel, but it has not worked out as well as hoped for Airbus - or airlines. Despite its operating challenges and relatively quick decline, carrying so many passengers long-haul is undoubtedly one of the most significant aviation milestones. But… How and why did this superjumbo come to be?
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[@VDHFilms]

I remember following every bit of media about the A380 back in the mid to late 2000s. Literally from reading articles, to watching any engineering tv show, and collecting books about it. Man, time flies~ I'm really hoping one day I'll be able to fly it before the airlines completely retire it.

[@ByExot]

Love how everyone tought they will never be back, even Lufthansa is bringing them back. King of the skies.

[@cskvision]

It’s ironic how the A380 is loved by passengers and disliked by airline CEOs

[@SiegfriedPretsch]

I don't care who says what, but as a passenger it is the most comfortable way of flying.

[@TheBeteljuice]

What a beautiful bird.

[@DeltaDarbyLiberator]

@Long Haul by Simple Flying

[@randomstuff9322]

Love to fly on the A380. It's sad that most carriers are stopping services on it.

[@cameronbenfell7401]

Where’s Qantas?!

[@nurrizadjatmiko21]

Of the 248 A380s are delivered, at least 24 A380s are retired :

[@pocketdynamo5787]

It's just sad to see it going so early. Flew on it once from AKL via MEL to DXB. Great experience, I'm just glad I did that once.

[@Ananth8193]

A380 is actually an engineering marvel..Due to the lack of interest in the program ended..

[@craigmcalpine1922]

Where was Qantas on the orders list? Did I miss something there?

[@helenjackson2736]

Absolutely fabulous to fly in the A380, it is my Favourite plane by far. ......I have had several very relaxing and most enjoyable flights mainly with Emirates. With this Plandemic still raging around the world, it is hard to imagine when International Tourism will start again, and how many people will be brave enough to head overseas again, so we may not see the A380 in our skies a lot now. Pity. They look sooo graceful.

[@groovefam]

It is the most comfortable aircraft that I have ever flown, space, space, space in whichever class you travel.

[@RoshanMenon90]

Quad jets are always a money burners for the airlines. Efficient twin jets are the way forward. However, if Airbus could figure out a way to convert these to freighters, it would be a game changer

[@matthewdavidshaw]

Love it. That’s for the upload!

[@mastergun57]

Love the a380 it is so beautiful😍 It's even beautifuler than a sunset😅

[@ysbrand1114]

I'm gonna fly it tomorrow 😁. Really exited

[@slypear]

Thank you for addressing the second-hand market!

[@ryankadigamuwa74]

correct me if I was wrong, there was no mentionof Qantas in the orders