Aircraft of this size will only be efficient if they are operating at a minimum of 60% capacity, ideally at 80%. It would be useful to have a date annotated and last updated. Great information. Enjoy it when you do. Hi Graham, On range, the 777-8 substantially outperforms the A380. I think EK do the longest flight in the A380; DXB to AKL. Cheers Peter. [122], Airbus is changing about 10% of all doors, as some leak during flight. [361] Qantas eventually cancelled its order in February 2019 amid doubts over the A380's future. Later it was revealed that Airbus was looking at both the possibility of a longer A380 in line of the previously planned A380-900[293] and a new engine version, i.e. And so, in 2007, the gigantic A380 … I know what you mean and there is great truth in what you say. [376] Called the ANA Blue, this A380 will be used for 3 flights a week, going from Tokyo to Honolulu and back. [94] Emirates' Tim Clark claimed that the A380 has better fuel economy at Mach 0.86 than at 0.83,[95] and that its technical dispatch reliability is at 97%, the same as Singapore Airlines. I like big flights, I can’t wait to board Airbus A380-800. In fact, 16L/34R hasn't had whatever upgrades are necessary for A380 use, but 07/25 has. [206][207] First used in military aircraft, high-pressure hydraulics reduce the weight and size of pipelines, actuators and related components. A straight-4 water-cooled piston engine helped to power the plane, giving it a speed of 30 mph. It can seat up to 868 people. It adds to the overall weight of the aircraft. I believe this was covered further up in comments. I think maybe your app might have misreported the altitude. Difficulties in electrical wiring caused a two-year delay and the development cost ballooned to €18 billion. For a 777-200, it's 2440 metres. Alas, the industry changed around the mid-2000s, moving away from four-engine large aircraft (like the Airbus A380) and towards smaller … A380 Specifications •Overall –Max TOGW = 1,235,000 lbs –Wingspan = 261.8 ft –Length = 239.5 ft –Height = 79.1 ft •Planform –Wing Area = 9,100 ft2 –AR = 7.53 –Wing Sweep = 33.5° –Taper Ratio = 0.26 –t/c = 0.08. It obtained its type certificate from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 12 December 2006. [304] For the same period, Boeing was estimating the demand for 590 large (747 or A380) passenger airliners and 630 freighters. Cheers Peter. Detailed information, seating chart, fuel cost, interior, pictures and features of the Airbus A380 900. There is a market there to be satisfied, so they make sure they develop the best tools possible to meet that market demand. Like anything in today’s world, if there is a way to make a dollar out of something then someone will be there to do it and plane makers are no different. For example, Typical Operating Empty weight, MTOW. [24] In 2004 Airbus estimated that €1.5 billion ($2 billion) would need to be added, totalling the developmental costs to €10.3 billion ($12.7 billion). That means it can fly that high carrying passengers and cargo. For fans of the iconic double-decker jetliner, Airbus has launched www.iflyA380.com – the innovative booking assistant where travellers can browse all A380 flights, destinations and airlines that operate this aircraft in … The increased ability of smaller twinjets to fly longhaul routes between regional airports has eroded, and finally eliminated, the “hub and spoke” system. In order to make the A380 even better and naturally more saleable to airlines, Airbus have undertaken a program of updates and improvements. Wing twist would have been modified and camber changed by increasing its height by 33 mm (1.3 in) between Rib 10 and Rib 30, along with upper-belly fairing improvements. [264][265] These criteria were in effect while the ICAO's wake vortex steering group, with representatives from the JAA, Eurocontrol, the FAA, and Airbus, refined its 3-year study of the issue with additional flight testing. Hopefully you get to fly the A380 one day soon. Yes, it is true. Launched in 2007 to great fanfare, the A380 is the world's largest and most glamorous passenger airliner, with two decks that run the entire length of the fuselage. It then goes to pick up the belly and tail sections from Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA in Cádiz, Spain, and delivers them to Bordeaux. As it has very large wing and tail surfaces to allow a stretch and a high empty weight per seat, its cost-per-seat advantage eroded, and the A350-1000 and 777-9 will match it. The first flight for the technical acceptance could take place. Jumbo Passenger Jets . [355] The A380F version attracted 27 orders, before they were either cancelled (20) or converted to A380-800 (7) following the production delay and the subsequent suspension of the freighter programme. Production peaked at 30 per year in 2012 and 2014. [231][232], Initial operators typically configured their A380s for three-class service, while adding extra features for passengers in premium cabins. Please for clarification purpose,was there a time the A380-800 could sit over 800 passengers?0…read sometime past on YouTube! [370] Outer Tank – 10,520 Litres. thanks for stopping and sharing this great insight. [168][169] MLDW – 393T Despite the fact that only two airlines had expressed public interest in purchasing such a plane, Airbus was already pursuing its own large-plane project. A long runway is more important for take off than landing. The aircraft, registered VH-OQH, had just been released from Airbus’ maintenance facility in Dresden, Germany after spending time receiving its refreshed cabin. Of those, just nine are in North America and Toronto Pearson International is the only airport in Canada. Thank you for visiting Modern Airliners. Delivery takes place in Hamburg for customers from Europe and the Middle East and in Toulouse for customers from the rest of the world. Yes it seems like a lot, but if you ever see one taking off with full fuel onboard versus one on the ground you can certainly appreciate the flex in the wings. If you look for instance at an aircraft like the Boeing 727 or MD80, the engines are on the fuselage and therefore make the whole fuselage, which creates no lift, much heavier. I see a similarity with the computer age: In the ‘eighties companies like Digital Equipment were industry leaders in the computer industry and pioneered networking. [128][129], As Airbus expected to build 15 airliners in 2017 and 12 in 2018, Airbus Commercial Aircraft president Fabrice Brégier said that, without orders in 2017, production would be reduced below one per month while remaining profitable per unit and allowing the programme to continue for 20 to 30 years. [76] For the passenger version Airbus negotiated a revised delivery schedule and compensation with the 13 customers, all of which retained their orders with some placing subsequent orders, including Emirates,[77] Singapore Airlines,[78] Qantas,[79] Air France,[80] Qatar Airways,[81] and Korean Air. [313], At the A380 launch, most Europe-Asia and transpacific routes used Boeing 747-400s at fairly low frequencies but, since then, routes proliferated with open skies, and most airlines downsized, offering higher frequencies and more routes. [365], As of June 2017[update], Emirates has 48 orders outstanding but due to lack of space in Dubai Airport, it deferred 12 deliveries by one year and will not take any in 2019–20 before replacing its early airliners from 2021: there are open production slots in 2019 and Airbus reduced its production rate at 12 per year for 2017–18. Hello, can someome tell me how many t or kg have one off his motor? Vision is everything and having the foresight to see which way the market is heading in the future is the key to it all. [190] The paint is five layers thick and weighs about 650 kg (1,433 lb) when dry. Cheers Peter. But what a terrible waste, mostly for needless holidays! I hope that helps. For reference, London Heathrow’s two runways are 12,802 and 12,001 feet and both regularly welcome the likes of the Airbus A380 and Boeing 777. The weight of 320000 ltrs of petroleum fuel would literally break the wings of the plane in my opinion. [38] The front and rear fuselage sections are shipped on one of three RORO ships from Hamburg in northern Germany to Saint-Nazaire in France. 261 feet 8 inch / 79.8 meter: Length: 238 feet 6 inch / 72.7 meter: Height: 79 feet 7 inch /24.1 meter: Cabin Width. It was chosen because the number 8 resembles the double-deck cross section, and is a lucky number in some Asian countries where the aircraft was being marketed. You may have to queue up for take off during which time your engines are at idle or slightly higher but never the less burning fuel. Who can help me? Boeing 747 8 Intercontinental and Freighter History. I have been on the QANTAS A380 in business class and premium economy class a few times and each time was wonderful. The aircraft complies with the noise emission limits of ICAO (Chapter 3, Schedule 16) for overflying, approach and side-on manoeuvres including stricter regulations of London Heathrow airport concerning take-off and landing. This additional lift also gives the opportunity to carry more payload. The plane … In 2012, the A380 received an award from the Noise Abatement Society. Two others returned from Singapore Airlines in the coming weeks (June 2018) but they could stay with an existing Asian A380 flag carrier. What happens to planes grounded by COVID19? Swiss aircraft broker Sparfell & Partners plans to convert for head-of-state or VVIP transport some of Dr. Peters' four ex-SIA A380s for under $300 million apiece, less than a new Boeing 777 or Airbus A330. [44] This plane, equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines, flew from Toulouse–Blagnac Airport with a crew of six headed by chief test pilot Jacques Rosay. The problem with the A380 is the location of the cockpit midway between the upper and lower passenger deck levels negates its ability to have a nose loading system. [109] In 2014, Emirates stated that its A380 fleet had load factors of 90–100%, and that the popularity of the aircraft with its passengers had not decreased in the past year. Airbus sized the production facilities and supply chain for a production rate of four A380s per month. [247] The US FAA initially opposed this,[248][249] then in July 2007, the FAA and EASA agreed to let the A380 operate on 45 m (148 ft) runways without restrictions. The ceiling height in the main cabin is two feet higher than the Boeing 747 Jumbo, which is the closest aircraft in size to the Airbus A380. This aircraft, which could also feature new engines, would accommodate an additional fifty passengers. The Airplane A380 design with 519 seats is shown (Initial 16, 92 Service as well as 411 Economic Situation). [55] The aircraft flew from Toulouse with 474 Airbus employees on board, in a test of passenger facilities and comfort. [212], The A380-800's cabin has 550 square metres (5,920 sq ft) of usable floor space,[213] 40% more than the next largest airliner, the Boeing 747-8. Any mix of these factors will, of course, affect the range an aircraft can fly, along with other weather-related conditions. It is really quite a bizarre sight. [139] While state-owned Chinese airlines could order A380s, it would not help their low yield, as it lowers frequency; they do not need more volume as widebody aircraft are already used on domestic routes and using the A380 on its intended long haul missions would free only a few airport slots. [225] On the outside of the aircraft, HID lighting is used for brighter illumination. They are specifically: Main Wings. The MFDs were introduced on the A380 to provide an easy-to-use interface to the flight management system—replacing three multifunction control and display units. Total fuel capacity 322,000 litres, Using Density of 775 G/L gives Approx. Most people flying to the other side of the earth, don’t even know the beauty of their own country. [3][375], On 21 March 2019, All Nippon Airways received its first of three A380 painted with the Sea Turtle livery. This allows more room for passenger amenities such as bars, gymnasiums and duty-free shops at the airline’s discretion. [86] After further manufacturing setbacks, Airbus announced its plan to deliver 14 A380s in 2009, down from the previously revised target of 18. thank you for helping Nuratika out. [216][217] Seating options range from 3-room 12 m2 (130 sq ft) "residence" in first class to 11-across in economy. It may well be a case of, people want to go out and do these things while they can, the possibility might not always be there. [131] It employs Boeing 787s operating at a lower trip cost. [229] Airbus has acknowledged that some cabin proposals were unlikely to be installed,[228] and that it was ultimately the airlines' decision how to configure the interior. The cargo option is interesting and yes, it is great seeing some of those iconic aircraft getting another lease on life. [46], On 1 December 2005, the A380 achieved its maximum design speed of Mach 0.96, (its design cruise speed is Mach 0.85) in a shallow dive. It has now been corrected and we hope you keep enjoying modernairliners.com. The only full-length double decker passenger aircraft ever built, the A380 is essentially two widebody planes on top of each other, although Airbus … A380 Landing Gear & Systems – An Overview The Aircraft Airline makers usually provide a PDF with more detailed information. How long of a runway does an A380 need? In fact, 16L/34R hasn't had whatever upgrades are necessary for A380 use, but 07/25 has. Its range will increase by some 150 nautical miles (280 km), taking its capability to around 8,350 nautical miles (15,460 km) at current payloads. The Airbus 380 has two full decks of 49.9 meters (164 feet), although the upper deck has a usable length that is slightly reduced at 44.93 meters (147.4 feet) due to the curvature of the front body and the front ladder. In April 2018 Airbus announced plans to offer passenger sleeping berth modules that would be able to be slotted into the cargo hold. From 1997 to 2000, as the 1997 Asian financial crisis darkened the market outlook, Airbus refined its design, targeting a 15–20% reduction in operating costs over the existing Boeing 747-400. At the June 2017 Paris Air Show, Airbus proposed an A380plus enhanced version with 13% lower costs per seat, featuring up to 80 more seats through better use of cabin space, split scimitar winglets and wing refinements allowing a 4% fuel economy improvement, and longer aircraft maintenance intervals with less downtime. We strive to make sure that our facts are correct and have rechecked our information. Airbus A380, the preferred aircraft of passengers around the world. To build and fly an Airbus A380 aircraft, the aircraft has a length of 79.8 meters, which is approximately 261 … [270], Singapore Airlines describe the A380's landing speed of 130–135 kn (240–250 km/h) as "impressively slow". For a 777-200, it's 2440 … Cheers Peter. Airbus A380-800. [170] yes, you are both right and we thank you for finding that mistake. Cheers Peter. Peter, Having flown the Airbus A380 800 now quite some times off late, I must admit it is very very comfortable flying as passenger … Good space, good air, and one got the feeling of a flight with space for the staff as well. [9][10] Airbus considered several designs, including an unusual side-by-side combination of two fuselages from its A340, the largest Airbus jet at the time. [43] It first flew on 27 April 2005. I have to admit this is a hard one to find any answer to. I understand your concern about claustrophobia and how that can translate into comfort in an aircraft cabin. [148] Consequently, orders for VLAs slowed in the mid-2010s, as widebody twin jets now offer similar range and greater fuel efficiency, giving airlines more flexibility at a lower upfront cost. Thank you for stopping by. Firstly, aerodynamics. [327] This enables aircraft operations at night. The GP7200 HP core technology is derived from GE's GE90 and its LP sections are based on the PW4000 expertise. So too the A380 rides lower when it is full of fuel freight and passengers. Great to see you here. [143][144] Airbus would have needed more than $90 million profit from the sale of each aircraft to cover the estimated $25 billion development cost of the programme. We haven’t been able to get the measurements of the landing struts of the gear. P, i have never been on a plane before, but something keeps telling me this is one of the best aeroplanes there is so far…keep up the good work…cheers. [4], The A380 is offered with the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (A380-841/-842) or the Engine Alliance GP7000 (A380-861) turbofan engines. No doubt side cargo doors can be fitted but it will still be limited compared to the Boeing 747-8F. Airbus A380 Seats. Launch customer Singapore Airlines introduced partly enclosed first class suites on its A380s in 2007, each featuring a leather seat with a separate bed; center suites could be joined to create a double bed. But is it a plane too far? Off to exciting destinations. Hi Ja Hoffmann, There are 5 distinct phases of of a flight where fuel burn is quite different. The feeling is spacious, so i think you will enjoy the ride on the Super Jumbo. [337] By July 2019, Air France revised this plan and intended to phase out all ten of its A380s by 2022, replacing them with no more than nine twin-engined wide-body aircraft. The aircraft appears to leave the ground at taxiway AA, and using Google Maps' distance measuring tool, the take-off roll distance is 2400 meters / 7875 feet. In 2016, IAG's Willie Walsh said he could add a few, but also that he found the price of new aircraft "outrageous" and would source them from the second-hand market. To this end, Airbus is increasing the available deck space in the passenger cabin by, making the fore and aft staircase more functional so they take less space. As further aircraft are retired, Emirates-owned airframes will continue to be used for parts, while leased airframes will be returned to the lessors.[352]. [92] Passengers bought seats in a charity online auction paying between $560 and $100,380. The aircraft is equipped with four 70,000lb thrust engines, either the Rolls Royce Trent 900 or the General Electric / Pratt & Whitney Engine Alliance GP7200. International standards around the composition of the fuel ensures that airlines can confidently fuel at any airport. ), the runway should be at least 500 meters (1640 feet… [63] This caused overall configuration management problems, at least in part because wire harnesses manufactured using aluminium rather than copper conductors necessitated special design rules including non-standard dimensions and bend radii; these were not easily transferred between versions of the software. Airbus announced modifications adding 30 kg (66 lb) to the wing to provide the required strength. It is also one of the greenest, with lower community noise and emissions per passenger than the Boeing 747-400 despite having almost … Good luck with your assignment and don’t forget to share us. [362], Amedeo, an aircraft lessor that ordered 20 A380s, had not found a client for the airliner and eventually cancelled their order in 2019. While Amedeo argued that cancellation should benefit the value, this will depend on whether any new airlines are prepared to adopt second-hand A380s, and how many existing users continue to operate the aircraft. [35], After assembly, the aircraft are flown to Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) to be furnished and painted. The reversers are electrically actuated to save weight, and for greater reliability than pneumatic or hydraulic equivalents. Crew: 2 (cockpit) Seating: 555-853 Length: 72.72 m (238 ft 7 in) Wingspan: 79.75 meters (261 feet 8 inches) Height: 24.09 meters (79 feet 7 inches) Wing area: 845 square meters Wheelbase: 31.88 meters (104 feet 7 inches) External body width: 7.14 meters (24 feet 5 inches) MTOW: 575 t (1,268,000 lb) Empty weight: 277t Range: 14,800 km (8,000 nmi) Inside this highly popular City Jet. These compared with the 4 nmi (7.4 km), 5 nmi (9.3 km) and 6 nmi (11 km) spacing applicable to other "Heavy" aircraft. [157] Freighter development was put on hold as Airbus prioritised the passenger version, and all orders for freighters were cancelled. Cheers Peter, Hi Alee, ELDEC of Lynnwood, Washington, provides the landing gear proximity sensing system. Maximum certified cruise pressure altitude is 43100 feet. [121] Airbus has switched to a different type of aluminium alloy so aircraft delivered from 2014 onwards should not have this problem. [278] The A380-900 would have had a seating capacity for 650 passengers in standard configuration and for approximately 900 passengers in an economy-only configuration. I totally agree, the feeling of space is certainly evident. 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