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.
Airbus A380
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.
Qantas Airways (QF) will begin retiring its 10 Airbus A380s from 2028, bringing the airline closer to the end of its long association with the world’s largest passenger aircraft.
Emirates (EK) will introduce its Premium Economy cabin on two of its three daily services between Mauritius and Dubai from September 1, 2026, giving passengers more comfort and greater cabin choice on the popular route.