Airbus A380-800

The 555 seat, double deck Airbus A380 is the most ambitious civil aircraft program yet. When
it entered service in March 2006, the A380 became the world's largest airliner, easily eclipsing
Boeing's 747. Key design aims included the ability to use existing airport infrastructure with
little modifications to the airports, and direct operating costs per seat 15-20% less than those
for the 747-400. The A380 is also designed to have 10-15% more range, lower fuel burn and
emissions, and less noise.

On receipt of the required 50th launch order commitment, the Airbus A3XX was renamed
A380 and officially launched on December 19, 2000. In early 2001 the general configuration
design was frozen, and metal cutting for the first A380 component occurred on January 23,
2002, at Nantes in France. In 2002 more than 6000 people were working on A380
development.

On January 18, 2005, the first Airbus A380 was officially revealed in a lavish ceremony,
attended by 5000 invited guests including the French, German, British and Spanish president
and prime ministers, representing the countries that invested heavily in the 10-year, €10
billion+ ($13 billion+) aircraft program, and the CEOs of the 14 A380 customers, who had
placed firm orders for 149 aircraft by then.

Apart from the prime contractors in France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain,
components for the A380 airframe are also manufactured by industrial partners in Australia,
Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United States. A380 final assembly is taking place in Toulouse,
France, with interior fitment in Hamburg, Germany. Major A380 assemblies are transported to
Toulouse by ship, barge and road.
Engines
Four 311kN, initially derated to 302kN,
later growing to 374kN thrust Rolls-
Royce Trent 900 or 363kN thrust
Engine Alliance (General Electric-
Pratt & Whitney) GP-7200 turbofans.

Standard seating for 555 passengers

on two decks in a three class
arrangement.
49% more floor area but only 35%
more seats than the 747-400,
allowing room for passenger
amenities such as bars, gymnasiums
and duty free shops.
Cargo capacity 38 LD3s or 13 pallets.

Wing span 79.8m

Length 72,75m

Height 24,08 m

Max cruising speed M 0.88

Long range cruising

M 0.85
speed

Range 14,800km

Service ceiling 13,100m

Weight empty 277,000kg

Max weight takeoff 560,000kg

A380 cabin layout, as ordered by Qantas Airlines
Cockpit
The A380 features an advanced version of the Airbus common two crew cockpit, with
pull-out keyboards for the pilots, extensive use of composite materials such as GLARE
(an aluminium/glass fibre composite).
Cabin
With 49% more floor space and only 35% more seating than the previous largest aircraft,
Airbus is ensuring wider seats and aisles for more passenger comfort. Using the most
advanced technologies.

1. First Class Suites

2. Business Class
3. Economy Class
Premium Economy Class Self service Bar behind Economy Class

Economy Class

4. Other special luxury features available in First Class for different airlines.

Bar

Lounge
Dining room

Double suite

Shower Spa room

Duty Free Shop

Emirates A380 First class
cabin includes a
swimming pool and
luxurious sitting room
area!?

Lufthansa A380 SkyMall

The first A380 was delivered to Singapore Airlines on 15th October 2007,
with five more delivered to the airline in 2008. Qantas received three A380s
in 2008, and Emirates four - the most recent of which was delivered on the
30th December 2008 from the Airbus delivery centre in Hamburg,
Germany, bringing the total number of A380s delivered to date to 13.

Tom Enders, Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer said: “With the in-
service fleet steadily growing, our airline customers are benefiting from
lower operating costs while their passengers are benefiting from
unequalled cabin comfort and quietness. The environment is benefiting
too. With lower emissions and noise, the A380 is the most eco-efficient
aircraft in service today.”