EASA Orders Urgent Airbus A380 Wing Spar Inspections
The EASA ordered urgent inspections on 16 Airbus A380s after discovering wing spar cracks that could compromise structural integrity.
Sep 15, 20264 min
Safety
Qantas A380 Flew Transpacific with Light in Wing
A Qantas A380 operated two transpacific flights with a maintenance light left inside its wing, exposing tool control gaps in an ATSB investigation.
Aug 17, 20264 min
Safety
QF64 Grounded in Johannesburg Over Nose Gear
Qantas refunded passengers after a 50-hour delay on flight QF64 from Johannesburg, highlighting gaps in Australian compensation laws.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Airlines
Emirates Plans Airbus A380 Service for Hyderabad Expansion
Emirates is evaluating the launch of Airbus A380 flights to Hyderabad and potential MRO facility investments at new regional airports in Telangana.
Jul 11, 20264 min
Airlines
Airbus A380 Capabilities Vital at Slot-Constrained LHR
The Airbus A380 remains essential for carriers like British Airways and Emirates to maximize passenger throughput at slot-constrained airports like LHR.
Jun 22, 20264 min
Airlines
Emirates Pushes for Berlin Routes at ILA Berlin 2026
Emirates highlighted its A380 at ILA Berlin while lobbying for expanded flight rights to Berlin and Stuttgart, currently restricted by bilateral...
Jun 11, 20264 min
Airlines
Emirates Completes First Two-Class A380 Cabin Retrofit
Emirates has finished its first two-class A380 retrofit, adding 56 Premium Economy seats and reducing total capacity to 569 passengers.
May 25, 20263 min
Airlines
Emirates Expands A380 Retrofit for Premium Economy Class
Emirates has launched a new phase of its multi-billion-dollar A380 retrofit program, introducing premium economy seats to its widebody fleet.
May 21, 20264 min
Airlines
Etihad A380 Scrapped for 380 Luxury Watches
Etihad's first A380 (A6-APA) is being scrapped and upcycled into 380 luxury watches, monetizing the retired superjumbo's valuable components.
May 18, 20265 min
Business
Emirates Expands Free Starlink WiFi to 232 Aircraft
Emirates is expanding its free Starlink WiFi service to more aircraft, with 33 now equipped and a total of 232 planned for the high-speed upgrade.
May 15, 20265 min
Airlines
Emirates A380 Unveils New UAE Flag Livery
Emirates has unveiled a special UAE flag livery on its A380 (A6-EVG) as part of the 'This Flag Will Always Fly' national campaign.
May 10, 20264 min
Airlines
Etihad A380 Diverts to Munich Following Medical Emergency
An Etihad Airways A380 flight from Abu Dhabi to Toronto diverted to Munich on May 2nd following an inflight passenger medical emergency.
May 3, 20264 min
Safety
Qantas A380 Dumps Fuel, Returns to Sydney After Medical Emergency
Qantas flight QF7 to Dallas returned to Sydney after a mid-air medical emergency, forcing the Airbus A380 to dump fuel over the Pacific Ocean.
Apr 6, 20264 min
Safety
Airbus A380 Schedules Over 7,700 Flights Globally for March 2026
The global Airbus A380 fleet has 7,701 flights scheduled for March 2026, with Emirates operating 66%, underscoring its niche on high-demand routes.
Mar 16, 20265 min
Airlines