Public information

Airbus A380

Airbus

First flight
27 April 2005
Entry into service
2007 (Singapore Airlines)
Length
≈72.7 m
Wingspan
≈79.8 m
Height
≈24.1 m
Decks
Two full-length passenger decks
Engines
Four turbofans (Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200)
Typical range
≈8,000 nautical miles (manufacturer figure, varies by configuration)

The Airbus A380 is the world's largest passenger aircraft in regular commercial service, distinguished by its full-length double deck. Airbus designed it primarily for high-capacity routes between major hub airports.

Emirates is the largest operator of the A380 worldwide. The type has become closely associated with Emirates' long-haul, high-capacity network out of Dubai.

Airbus ended A380 production in 2021, meaning the global fleet is fixed in number — no new A380s are being built, though many will remain in service for years.

Interactive diagram

Illustrative 3D-style rendering for orientation only — not to scale and not an engineering drawing. Switch to the 2D diagram to click through cabin zones and safety-relevant areas.

Emirates-specific information: cabin configuration

Emirates operates its A380s in multiple cabin configurations that have evolved over time (for example, three-class layouts with First, Business and Economy, and later some aircraft retrofitted with a redesigned Premium Economy cabin).

Because Emirates has adjusted A380 cabin layouts across different aircraft and years, this site does not state a single fixed seat count — always check the seat map for the specific flight when booking, as Emirates publishes aircraft-specific seating information at booking time.

Cabin zones

  • Upper deck (Business and First on many configurations)
  • Main deck (Economy, and First/Business on some layouts)
  • Onboard lounge and shower spa featured on First-class-equipped aircraft
  • Multiple galleys on each deck
  • Crew rest compartment (location and access are for crew use)

Interesting facts

  • The A380 was the first commercial aircraft with a full-length double deck.
  • Emirates operates more A380s than any other airline in the world.
  • Airbus ceased A380 production after the last delivery in 2021.

Sources

Last verified: 2026-09-28