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Qatar Airways has abandoned its planned Airbus A380 return to Singapore in March 2027.
Etihad Airways has launched daily Airbus A380 flights to Bangkok, bringing its exclusive three-room Residence suite and expanded premium capacity to Thailand for the first time.
Qantas will operate its final scheduled Airbus A380 service from Melbourne on October 24, ending 18 years of superjumbo operations from the airport.
Qantas plans to introduce extra-legroom Economy Plus seating on its 485-seat Airbus A380s before beginning fleet retirements in 2028.
FAA orders Airbus A380 engine seal replacements after an uncontained failure, setting urgent deadlines for affected engines.
British Airways (BA) will reduce its Airbus A380 network from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) during the 2026/27 winter season, removing the superjumbo from three destinations.
An Etihad Airways (EY) flight from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) diverted to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) after an 81-year-old passenger developed suspected acute stroke symptoms during the journey.
Airbus is investing £150 million at Broughton to convert its former A380 factory into an A321 wing line and create 480 new jobs in 2026.
Emirates (EK) has brought its new Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 aircraft livery to Australia, using a flagship Airbus A380 to build anticipation for next year’s tournament.