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| A380 takes off in Sydney: photo Peter Parks AFP |
The Toulouse based aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has decided to cease production of its biggest passenger model, the A380. The last models in production will be delivered in 2021, ending a 13 year experiment with these 4 engine planes. Often described as the most comfortable aircraft in service, airlines prefer twin engine models because modern engines are more fuel efficient and the A350 or Boeing 787 can carry almost as many passengers on the long haul routes. An additional factor is that airports do not need runway extensions for the smaller craft.
Airbus do not envisage much impact on employment at the various sites that construct the A380 as they can be diverted to the much in demand A320 and A350.
Airbus do not envisage much impact on employment at the various sites that construct the A380 as they can be diverted to the much in demand A320 and A350.
