A380 Family

The world's largest passenger airliner, a full-length double-deck widebody, now out of production but still in front-line service.
By Ian Molyneaux
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A380 Family at a glance

Variants
1
Seats
525-615
Max Range
8,000
First Entry
2007

The Airbus A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner and the only full-length double-deck jet, seating a typical 525 passengers and certified for up to 853. Powered by four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 engines, it entered service in 2007 with Singapore Airlines.

Production ended in 2021 after 251 deliveries, but the type remains central to several major long-haul fleets, Emirates above all. Below, the A380-800 specification is set out in full; the rest of the page covers operators and the latest A380 news from AeroTime.

Variant comparison

Specification Airbus A380-800
Typical seats (2-class) 525-615
Maximum seats 615
Range 8,000
Length 72.72 m

Full specifications

Manufacturer
Airbus
Body Type
Widebody
Engines
Rolls-Royce Trent 900 / Engine Alliance GP7200
Seat Range
525-615
Range
8,000-8,000
Common type rating
Standalone type rating
First entry into service
2007
Predecessor
None

Operators

Airlines currently operating or having ordered the A380 Family include:
British Airways Emirates Etihad Airways Qantas Singapore Airlines

Frequently asked questions

How many passengers does the A380 carry?

A typical three-class layout seats around 525 passengers, with certification for up to 853 in an all-economy configuration.

Is the A380 still in production?

No. Airbus ended A380 production in 2021 after 251 aircraft, but many remain in long-haul service, notably with Emirates.