Qatar Airways Slashes Airbus A380 Flights By 54%: Here's Why
Things are not as they seem, as two aircraft have just returned to service, which will change things a lot. Find out more here!
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Qantas Vs Emirates Vs Singapore Airlines: Which Carrier Wins The Airbus A380 Experience?
The Airbus A380 has staged an improbable comeback, serving as the ultimate canvas for aviation luxury.
Over 1 Million Seats: The Top 5 Airbus A380 Routes With The Most Seats In 2026
All five are served by Emirates.
British Airways Drops Airbus A380 Flights On 7 Major Routes [Fully Updated]
They include a raft of short-haul and long-haul routes, including some that only operated very briefly. Find out more here!
What Is The Busiest Airport For Airbus A380 Flights?
Dubai leads the world in Airbus A380 flights, far ahead of Heathrow and Singapore, powered by Emirates’ huge superjumbo fleet.
Qatar Airways Abruptly Cancels All Airbus A380 Flights On Major Long-Haul Route [Map]
It is the latest cut to the superjumbo's winter schedule. 54% fewer A380 flights are now planned.
Emergency: British Airways Airbus A380 Flight Diverts To Birmingham
The aircraft continued safely to London after a 28 minute stop in Birmingham.
Up To 25-Hour Flights: The Airbus A380's 10 Extremely Long Routes In 2026 [Map]
Qantas' Sydney to London A380 route, with a stop in Singapore, is the longest at an impressive 25 hours and 30 minutes.
The Only 2 Airlines That Still Offer Onboard Shower Suites In 2026
Both of them only offer this feature on the Airbus A380.
The 8 Routes The Airbus A380 Has Been Deployed On The Most So Far In 2026
2026's thickest A380 routes are dominated by Emirates, with Singapore Airlines and Qantas also being big hitters.
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AvTalk Episode 376: Transferring that risk elsewhere
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, airspace safety and efficiency take center stage as the NTSB begins an investigation into a close call in Boston. The US Coast Guard says changes to DC’s airspace have actually made helicopter operations in the region less safe. US congressional leaders remain at odds over competing aviation safety bills, but the real sticking point seems to be money. And the FAA announced this week its choice for developing AI-enabled airspace modernization tools. Plus, there are more problems with Airbus A380 wings, one airline is lowering fees (really), and World Cup special liveries abound. Helpful links for this week’s episode * World Cup special liveries * EASA A380 EAD * The Air Current reporting on US Coast Guard comments on DC airspace Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2426 Jun
Why No Airline Can Copy Emirates' Airbus A380 Premium Strategy Before 2041
The A380 is instrumental to Emirates' success.
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Airbus inspecting A380 aircraft for wing cracks
Inspectors from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) found cracks in a structural wing beam on an A380 aircraft during routine maintenance checks. As a result, they have ordered immediate checks on all 16 affected aircraft, identified by Airbus to have “the same production history”. Five of 15 A380s operated by Emirates (EK) will […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel25 Jun
Emirates Restarts A380 Flights On 11 Major Long-Haul Routes: Full List Revealed
They are all due to return by August 1, but will they? See the latest information here!
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EASA Orders Urgent Safety Inspections for 16 Airbus A380s After Wing Crack Discoveries
Aviation News – The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an urgent mandate for the immediate inspection of 16 Airbus A380 aircraft after identifying...
EASA issues emergency directive for some A380 wings
EASA has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive for some Airbus A380s, requiring specialized inspections of wing spars following previous inspections that revealed cracks.
Flightradar24 Blog•Ian Petchenik24 Jun
EASA demands 16 Airbus A380s urgently inspected over wing spar cracks
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has demanded that 16 Airbus A380 aircraft are urgently inspected, including five…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux24 JunA
Airbus faces new regulatory scrutiny as EASA orders A380 wing inspections
Airbus is facing renewed regulatory attention after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered inspections of 16 Airbus A380 aircraft following the discovery of cracks in a critical wing structure component. The inspections focus on the wing mid-spar, an essential structural element within the wing box that distributes flight loads. Of the affected aircraft, […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jun
EASA Orders Urgent Inspections on 16 Airbus A380s After Wing Spar Cracks Found
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive requiring immediate checks on 16 Airbus A380 superjumbos, after wing spar cracks were found.
AviationSource News•Len Varley24 Jun
Qatar Airways Is Suddenly Ending All Airbus A380 Flights To Australia
Over the years, the carrier has served three different Australian destinations with its superjumbos.