AIRBUS A380

 Operational Cost of AIRBUS A380

It's a unique passenger experience to travel inA380. The iconic A380 has flown over 800,000 flights carrying more than 300 million passengers since its entry into service. As production comes to a close, the A380 will keep flying for decades to come, and Airbus is continuing to fully support A380 operators and their fleets. The A380 has set a new standard for the global aviation industry. Not only did it usher in a new era for passenger comfort, the A380 also raised the bar for environmental standards with its low fuel consumption per passenger and low noise levels, as well as reduced CO2 and NOx emissions. Combining the most advanced aviation technology and an inspired cabin design, Airbus is proud to have created an aircraft celebrated for its outstanding quality in every aspect. Leading the industry in standards for innovation, experience and efficiency, it is appreciated by passengers, pilots and crew alike around the world.

The A380 may be the largest airliner ever built, but a pilot who has flown an aircraft of the A320, A330/A340 or A350 Families will feel right at home in its cockpit. The Brake-to-Vacate system helps ease airport congestion and reduce the amount of time an aircraft remains on the runway. Enabling pilots to select a runway exit while the aircraft is making its landing approach, Brake-to-Vacate uses the auto-flight, flight controls and auto-brake systems to regulate deceleration after touchdown. This allows the aircraft to reach a specified exit at the correct speed under optimum conditions. The system is an additional safety measure that helps to avoid runway excursions. The A380's side stick control, introduced with full fly-by-wire by Airbus on the A320  is the same distance from the throttle as on other Airbus passenger aircraft.

The A380, which typically seats 500 to 550 passengers, provides immediate congestion relief for some of the world’s busiest airports by offering greater passenger capacity. The A380 is reputed for low noise emissions. In many cases, the A380’s larger wing area enables it to land significantly slower, which generates half the noise of earlier-generation large aircraft. Boarding an A380 is a unique experience which introduces passengers to superior standards of in-flight comfort, from first class to economy. As the world’s largest and most spacious passenger aircraft, its cabin allows travellers to stretch out in a calm and relaxing environment. It has two full-length decks with wide body dimensions. With more seats than any other aircraft, the A380 offers a solution for traffic growth and airport congestion as we emerge from the pandemic. With the freedom it gives passengers to move about the aircraft, it’s no surprise that the A380 is a favourite in all cabin classes.

The A380 is highly compatible with existing airport infrastructure, allowing for smooth airline operations and services for passengers. It is designed to reduce time at the gate during critical stages for airlines: boarding and deboarding passengers and resupplying the galleys for the next flight. Its superior cabin architecture allows airlines to quickly board and disembark travellers, even without direct upper deck boarding access, and to optimize catering time, which is performed at the upper and main deck simultaneously for shorter turnarounds. Upper deck boarding provides an additional possibility to offer passengers customised services. Some airlines have created a seamless transition from the ground to the aircraft, with dedicated lounges for premium travellers that enable direct boarding to the A380’s upper deck.