End of the A380?
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We all know the 747 is coming to the end of its life.
Well only 10 years after the A380 came into service it looks like it might be going the same way.
Apparently there are some carriers who are looking to park their 380s and some have already started to do so due to running costs.
I wonder if the recent engine issues have not helped..
Anyway quite shocking news really given the A380 Plus is due to go into production soon. I always wanted to fly on one but might never get the chance if they end up getting scrapped or turned into cargo. Emirates are looking to sell as many as they can and replace with 787s!
Well only 10 years after the A380 came into service it looks like it might be going the same way.
Apparently there are some carriers who are looking to park their 380s and some have already started to do so due to running costs.
I wonder if the recent engine issues have not helped..
Anyway quite shocking news really given the A380 Plus is due to go into production soon. I always wanted to fly on one but might never get the chance if they end up getting scrapped or turned into cargo. Emirates are looking to sell as many as they can and replace with 787s!
Sorry it was Singapore who are selling, well I say selling they terminated the lease and the aircraft now has no engines and has been returned to the leasing company. Currently one so far but I think they also have another which is going the same way.
Emirates have no orders and are trying their best to slow down the past orders. They are still due around 45 aircraft. It seems they are operating the A380 on some fairly short haul routes which must be killing their profits. Airbus say they will save carriers 12-15% with upgrades but is it enough?
Seems most long haul airlines still have aircraft on back order but its not as simple as that I guess as orders can be cancelled. I think the fact that Airbus have the A350 on the go kind of shows where things are going?
Emirates have no orders and are trying their best to slow down the past orders. They are still due around 45 aircraft. It seems they are operating the A380 on some fairly short haul routes which must be killing their profits. Airbus say they will save carriers 12-15% with upgrades but is it enough?
Seems most long haul airlines still have aircraft on back order but its not as simple as that I guess as orders can be cancelled. I think the fact that Airbus have the A350 on the go kind of shows where things are going?
alangla said:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42732842 - Emirates have ordered another 20 + 16 options
Good news tbh.Gassing Station | Boats, Planes & Trains | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff