Aircraft Type
Airbus A380 “Superjumbo”
The Airbus A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner, a double-deck, wide-body aircraft that represents the pinnacle of commercial aviation engineering and luxury air travel. It was designed to challenge Boeing's dominance in the long-haul market and provide unprecedented passenger comfort and efficiency.
IATA380ICAOA380ManufacturerAirbusScore8.30/10Range15,200 kmStatusIn ProductionOperators10
Being the first full-length double-deck commercial passenger aircraft to revolutionize international air travel with its massive size and unprecedented passenger capacity
Despite its technological marvel, the A380 program was ultimately discontinued in 2021 due to low sales, making it a rare example of an innovative aircraft that couldn't sustain commercial success
Cabin Environment
How the Airbus A380 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
72.72 m
Length
79.75 m
Wingspan
24.09 m
Height
Performance
15,200 km
Range
907 km/h
Cruise Speed
4× Rolls-Royce Trent 900 / Engine Alliance GP7000
Engines
Airbus Family
Related aircraft variants
How It Compares
vs. Boeing 747-8
✓Larger passenger capacity and more advanced double-deck design
✗Less fuel-efficient and higher operating costs
vs. Boeing 777-300ER
✓Significantly larger cabin space and passenger capacity
✗Higher fuel consumption and more complex maintenance
vs. Boeing 787 Dreamliner
✓Superior passenger comfort with larger cabin and lower cabin altitude
✗Smaller overall passenger capacity compared to A380