The sun is setting on the A380's reign at Emirates. Discover the fleet reshuffle set to redefine the airline's future.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Goldstein is a journalist and playwright based in Los Angeles. The Airbus A380 made its first commercial flight in 2007.

Emirates will upgrade its second daily Zurich flight, EK 85/86, from 1 February 2026 to an A380, replacing the current retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft. Premium Economy will debut on Emirates flight ...

The boss of Emirates thinks Airbus should make a new version of the double-decker A380. Tim Clark suggested new, lighter materials and more-fuel-efficient engines could make it more viable. "If we ...

Emirates hosted an exclusive tour of its upgraded four-class A380 aircraft at Tokyo Narita International Airport this week, showcasing the highly popular Premium Economy product that’s available on ...

Emirates plans to keep its giant fleet of Airbus SE A380 double-deckers in operation until the end of next decade, as the world’s largest international airline seeks to extend the lifespan of an ...

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The European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has said production of its biggest plane, the A380, will end in 2021 – just 14 years after entering service. It had previously planned to continue building ...

Emirates has released the world's first 360-video tour of the A380 cockpit. Captain Thomas Ziarno from New Zealand and First Officer Abdulrahman Mohamed Al Busaeedi from the United Arab Emirates give ...