Airbus A380 Family
The Airbus A380 is the undisputed "Superjumbo" of global commercial aviation, a full-length double-deck engineering marvel designed to connect megahubs with unmatched passenger capacity and whisper-quiet cabin acoustics. Accommodating over 500 passengers in typical multi-class layouts (and up to 853 in high-density), the A380 remains an iconic symbol of long-haul passenger comfort.
A380 Family Technical Matrix
| Specification | A380-800 | A380plus (Concept) | A380-900 (Study) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Passenger Capacity | 450–550 (Max 853) | 575 (Max 853) | 650–750 (Max 960) |
| Overall Length | 72.72 m / 238 ft 7 in | 72.72 m / 238 ft 7 in | 79.40 m / 260 ft 6 in |
| Wingspan | 79.75 m / 261 ft 8 in | 79.75 m + 4.7m Winglets | 79.75 m / 261 ft 8 in |
| Tail Height | 24.09 m / 79 ft 0 in | 24.09 m / 79 ft 0 in | 24.09 m / 79 ft 0 in |
| Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | 575,000 kg / 1,268,000 lbs | 578,000 kg / 1,274,000 lbs | 590,000 kg / 1,300,700 lbs |
| Max Range (Full Payload) | 8,150 nm / 15,200 km | 8,450 nm / 15,650 km | 7,500 nm / 13,900 km |
| Engines (4x) | EA GP7200 / RR Trent 900 | Enhanced Trent 900 / GP7200 | Enhanced Trent 900 / GP7200 |
| Usable Cabin Floor Area | 550 m² / 5,920 sq ft | 550 m² (+80 seats optimized) | 630 m² / 6,780 sq ft |
Program History & Milestone Timeline
Airbus officially launched the €8.8 billion A3XX double-deck program, renaming it the A380 with 50 firm orders from leading global carriers.
The prototype A380-800 (F-WWOW) lifted off from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport for a 3 hour and 54 minute maiden flight witnessed by over 50,000 spectators.
Singapore Airlines operated the first scheduled revenue flight (SQ380) from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Sydney (SYD), unveiling the world's first enclosed first-class suites with double beds.
Airbus presented the A380plus study at the Paris Air Show featuring 4.7-meter split scimitar winglets and cabin optimizations to reduce fuel burn by 4%.
Airbus delivered the 251st and final A380 (A6-EVS) to Emirates, solidifying its place as the undisputed flagship of global long-haul hub travel.