What is the largest passenger plane flying?

Airbus A380
The Airbus A380, which made its first test flight on April 27, 2005, is the largest passenger airliner in the world. However, Airbus announced production of the jumbojet would end at the end of 2021 due to low demand from carriers.

How big is a 380 Airbus?

The Airbus A380 is truly a giant. It has a wingspan of 261.8 feet (79.8 meters), a length of 239.5 feet (73 meters) and a maximum take-off weight of more than 1.2 million pounds (540,000 kg).

Are c5 still flying?

The C-5M Super Galaxy strategic transport aircraft, a modernised version of the legacy C-5, was designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin to extend the capability of the C-5 Galaxy fleet to remain in service at least until 2040. The C-5M aircraft is operated by the US Air Force (USAF).

How many pilots does it take to fly a A380?

two pilots
The Airbus A380 is flown by two pilots. “Actually, there’s no difference between flying 30 passengers and 526,” says Harald Tschira, a Lufthansa first officer.

How many passengers does the Airbus A380 hold?

The A380 was initially offered in two models: the A380-800 and the A380F . The A380-800’s original configuration carried 555 passengers in a three-class configuration or 853 passengers (538 on the main deck and 315 on the upper deck) in a single-class economy configuration.

How many seats does British Airways have on board the A380?

Airplane Airbus A380-800 (388) British Airways with 4 classes and 469 seats on board. Use airplane seat map to find which ones are more comfortable and which should be avoided. Tap the seat on the map to see the details. The seat was comfortable with a well adjusted footrest.

What happened to the Airbus A380 freighter order?

As Airbus prioritised the work on the A380-800 over the A380F, freighter orders were cancelled by FedEx and United Parcel Service, or converted to A380-800 by Emirates and ILFC. Airbus suspended work on the freighter version, but said it remained on offer, albeit without a service entry date.

When was the first Airbus A380 delivered to Singapore Airlines?

It was first delivered to Singapore Airlines on 15 October 2007 and entered service on 25 October. Production peaked at 30 per year in 2012 and 2014. However, Airbus concedes that its $25 billion investment for the aircraft cannot be recouped.