When was the first A380 commercial flight?

When was the first A380 commercial flight?

14 years ago, the Airbus A380 took to the skies on a scheduled revenue flight for the first time with its launch customer, Singapore Airlines. The aircraft operated the aptly coded flight SQ380 from Singapore to Sydney on October 25th, 2007.

Does Singapore Airlines still fly the A380?

Beginning in March 2022, Singapore Airlines will relaunch its double-decker Airbus A380 on its route from New York (JFK) to Singapore (SIN), which stops in Frankfurt (FRA) en route. The move marks the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic that Singapore will fly its A380 aircraft to the US.

Which airline first flew the A380?

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines was the first carrier to start flying A380s in 2007. Singapore Airlines’ A380 aircraft is set to return to New York City for the first time in almost two years. Beginning March 2022, Singapore Airlines will fly from New York’s John F.

How many A380 does SIA have?

Current fleet

Aircraft	In service	Passengers
Total
Airbus A380-800	17	471
Boeing 737-800	9	162
Boeing 737 MAX 8	10	154

How many Airbus A380 have been scrapped?

Seven Airbus A380s have been scrapped. Out of a total of 254 Airbus A380s, seven superjumbos have been dismantled and scrapped.

Is Airbus A380 coming back?

Announcing the 2022 A380 return, Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said the decision was made because the UK and US were “key markets for Qantas” before the pandemic, and seem to be recovering well. “We expect travel demand on these routes to be strong enough for the A380,” he added.

How much does a Airbus A380 cost?

The list price of an Airbus A380 was about $450 million, without factoring in discounts, which are common. The current fleet value, however, has plummeted: one estimate says that a 2005 model is now worth just $77 million, and a like-new A380 built in 2019 just $276 million.