UAE became the focus of global aviation and architecture chatter after a viral video showed an Emirates Airline (EK) Airbus A380 perched atop a futuristic 580-metre tower.
Airbus A380
Emirates Airline (EK) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) featured in a tense radio exchange after the airline’s A380 crew questioned the clarity of taxi instructions.
Qantas (QF) completes its Airbus A380 revival as the last superjumbo lands at Sydney Airport (SYD), restoring all 10 aircraft to active service after pandemic storage.
A detailed look at where passengers can still experience the Airbus A380 this winter — including Middle East hubs and global routes.
Etihad Airways (EY) has seen another Airbus A380 retire, as aircraft A6-APA is now being dismantled and transformed into collectible items for enthusiasts
Qatar Airways (QR) is set to deploy its flagship Airbus A380 on the Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) – Doha Hamad International (DOH) route from mid-January 2026, introducing First Class for the first time.
Emirates (EK) has once again been recognized on the global stage, earning the title of Best International Airline at the Forbes Travel Guide Verified Air Travel Awards 2025.
That airline is Singapore Airlines (SQ), whose Airbus A380 Suites cabin was named the world’s most comfortable first-class seat by the World Airline Awards this year.
Emirates (EK) is set to strengthen its footprint in the UK by doubling its Airbus A380 services to London Gatwick (LGW) from next summer.
Emirates (EK) President Sir Tim Clark has called on both Airbus and Boeing to develop larger, next-generation long-haul aircraft capable of replacing the Airbus A380.