What is Airbus A380?

The Airbus A380 is a very large wide-body airliner that was developed and produced by Airbus. It is the world's largest passenger airliner and the only full-length double-deck jet airliner. Airbus studies started in 1988, and the project was announced in 1990 to challenge the dominance of the Boeing 747 in the long-haul market.

How many A380 orders are there?

Total orders for the A380 stand at 251 as of November 2019 [update]. The biggest customer is Emirates, which has committed to order a total of 123 A380s as of 14 February 2019. One VIP order was made in 2007 but later cancelled by Airbus.

What is the history of the A380?

The story of the A380 dates back to 1990 when Airbus launched a project to rival Boeing in a long-haul market dominated by the 747. During the past 15 years, the world’s largest commercial airliner has become one of the most easily recognized and favored aircraft by both passengers and the crew who fly them.