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.
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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.
China unveils an 800-passenger flying-wing aircraft concept with advanced aerodynamics, efficient design, and future aviation potential.
Qantas Airways (QF) has introduced a mandatory tool verification step after a work light was left inside the wing of an Airbus A380 following maintenance at Sydney International Airport (SYD).
Qantas (QF) passengers have demanded greater compensation after a mechanical problem stranded them in South Africa for almost 50 hours, forcing the airline to cancel QF64 from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sydney Airport (SYD).
Qatar Airways (QR) will operate its first scheduled Airbus A380 service to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) from Hamad International Airport (DOH) on January 28, 2027.