What next for the A380?
After announcing a production cut in July, the future of Airbus’ A380 aircraft was placed under further scrutiny with some even predicting the move could signal the death knell of the program. Taking into consideration lukewarm airline demand, the latest reduction was unsurprising. Despite the OEM’s best efforts, the A380 hasn’t proved a hit with carriers, leading to production gradually being reduced in the years since its 2007 entry-into-service with launch customer SIA. Following Airbus’ latest decrease, it will produce just 1 A380 a month come 2018, more than halving the current rate of monthly jets. At present, 13 airlines operate the aircraft. From September, Airbus will make 1 of the aircraft every 2 months, leading to speculation that production could cease for good in 2019 and new versions will be no more. <br/>
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What next for the A380?
After announcing a production cut in July, the future of Airbus’ A380 aircraft was placed under further scrutiny with some even predicting the move could signal the death knell of the program. Taking into consideration lukewarm airline demand, the latest reduction was unsurprising. Despite the OEM’s best efforts, the A380 hasn’t proved a hit with carriers, leading to production gradually being reduced in the years since its 2007 entry-into-service with launch customer SIA. Following Airbus’ latest decrease, it will produce just 1 A380 a month come 2018, more than halving the current rate of monthly jets. At present, 13 airlines operate the aircraft. From September, Airbus will make 1 of the aircraft every 2 months, leading to speculation that production could cease for good in 2019 and new versions will be no more. <br/>
