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Global Airlines Begins Maintenance Journey for Its First Airbus A380
Global Airlines has taken a significant step towards launching its commercial operations by sending its first Airbus A380 for heavy maintenance. The aircraft, registered as 9H-GLOBL under Hi Fly Malta’s air operator’s certificate (AOC),…
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Why did U.S. Airlines Never Want to Buy the Airbus A380?
The Airbus A380 , known as the largest commercial aircraft ever to grace the skies, holds a unique title in the aviation industry. With a production run from 2003 to 2021, over 250 units were manufactured. Yet, not a single one was sold…
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Why the A380 Found a Home at Emirates?
The Airbus A380 promised revolutionary passenger comfort and record-breaking capacity. Airlines flocked to the superjumbo initially, but many have since sent their A380s to an early retirement. Yet, one airline, Emirates, continues to…
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Global Airlines Acquires First Airbus A380
Global Airlines has officially acquired its first aircraft. The A380, identified by Manufacturer's Serial Number (MSN) 120, was registered in Malta today, bearing the registration 9H-GLOBL. Despite facing significant skepticism over its…
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Emirates Celebrates 20 Years of Service in New Zealand
Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, is celebrating its 20th anniversary of service in New Zealand. The airline began its inaugural flights to Auckland on August 2, 2003, with two flights, one via Sydney using a Boeing 777-300ER, and the…
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Etihad Airways Celebrates the Return of the Airbus A380
Etihad Airways marked a significant milestone in its post-pandemic recovery with the return of the Airbus A380 to its fleet. The airline operated its first post-COVID A380 passenger flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to London…
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Emirates A380 Causes Flight Delays at London Gatwick Airport Due to Technical Fault
An Emirates Airbus A380 with registration number A6-EUN caused flight disruptions at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on July 11, 2023, due to a hydraulic failure upon landing. The flight, EK9, had departed from Dubai International Airport…
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Qatar Airways Welcomes First New Airbus A350 After Long Wait
Qatar Airways is now home to its first new Airbus A350 aircraft in nearly two and a half years. A brand-new A350-1000 flew from Toulouse to Doha on May 12th. This significant event marks a milestone for the airline. The A7-ANT…
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Why the Airbus A380 Only Utilizes Reverse Thrust on Its Inner Engines
The Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft, is a marvel of engineering. You might assume that such a massive plane requires reverse thrust on all four engines to help it stop after landing. Surprisingly, the A380 is…
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Emirates Airbus A380 Returns to Casablanca Airport
The aviation industry continues to rebound as Emirates A380 returns to Casablanca Airport, replacing the daily Boeing 777 service. The iconic superjumbo is back in action, highlighting the resurgence of passenger demand on the popular…
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Can We Expect to See Another Double-deck Aircraft in the Future?
The double-deck aircraft design is a prominent feature of both the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, allowing airlines to accommodate premium passengers with maximum comfort or pack in as many as 500 (theoretically up to 800) passengers…
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Lufthansa Airbus A380 Arrives in Manila for Heavy Maintenance
Lufthansa Airbus A380, with registration D-AIMK, flew to Manila, Philippines, for heavy maintenance before its return to service in the coming months. This is the first A380 to be inspected by Lufthansa's maintenance technicians, as the…
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Emirates Retrofit Program: First A380 Enters Service
Emirates has put its first refurbished Airbus A380 back into service. The airline's $2 billion program ("Emirates Retrofit Program") to update 120 A380s and 777-300ERs is expected to be finished in 2025. The first out of 120 aircraft…
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Etihad Airways A380 Is Returning In 2023
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced plans to reintroduce four of its Airbus A380 aircraft in the summer of 2023, supplemented by five extra A320 aircraft. In November 2020, Etihad's A380…
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A Boeing 747 Once Flew With 5 Engines
In 2016, Qantas needed to quickly transport a new replacement engine to Johannesburg, South Africa. Despite the fact that cargo planes are frequently used to transport aircraft parts, the Australian carrier chose a different way. In…
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Is this the revival of the big birds?
Only a bit more than a year ago, in May 2021, the shocking news was all around the portals. It seemed that the A380 was coming to an end of its short life as many airlines seemed unhappy with the performance and the issues caused by the…
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