Airbus A380 : World’s Largest Aircraft

Posted on November 7, 2011 Updated on May 19, 2014

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Airbus A380 firm net orders and deliveries (cumulative by year)

Layout of A380-800, 519 seats total

With its range of 8,300 nautical miles, the A380 is the ideal solution to alleviate traffic congestion at busy airports. It has two full-length passenger levels with true widebody dimensions: a main deck and an upper deck, which are conveniently linked by fixed stairs forward and aft.

The double-deck A380 is the world’s largest commercial aircraft flying today, with capacity to carry 525 passengers in a comfortable three-class configuration, and up to 853 in a single-class configuration that provides wider seats than its competitor. Overall, the A380’s two decks offer 50 per cent more floor surface than any other high-capacity aircraft.

As of 21st September,2011  Airbus A380  

Total orders : 236

Total deliveries: 57

In operation:57

Leading the month’s new business was Singapore Airlines’ order for 15 A330-300s, which are to join its existing fleet of 19 A330-300s that are flown from Singapore to destinations across the Asia-Pacific region and to the Middle East.  Singapore Airlines is a key Airbus customer, with a fleet that also includes A340s and A380s – and the A350 XWB also on order.

source : Airbus