Airbus A380: Monster in the sky

The A380 has been winning over business and leisure passengers alike since its service introduction in 2007, providing levels of comfort and reliability that have led travelers to specifically request flights on Airbus’ 21st century flagship — which is in operation with carriers around the globe.
The double-deck A380 is the world’s largest commercial aircraft flying today, with capacity to carry 525 passengers in a comfortable three-class configuration, and up to 853 in a single-class configuration that provides wider seats than its competitor. Overall, the A380’s two decks offer 50 per cent more floor surface than any other high-capacity aircraft.
With its range of 8,300 nautical miles, the A380 is the ideal solution to alleviate traffic congestion at busy airports. It has two full-length passenger levels with true widebody dimensions: A main deck and an upper deck, which are conveniently linked by fixed stairs forward and aft. the A380 is setting new benchmarks for the global aviation industry with its superior efficiency, profitability and operational effectiveness.
Not only is it setting new passenger comfort standards, the A380 also is raising the bar for environmental standards with its low fuel consumption and noise levels — as well as reduced CO2 and NOx emissions.
The A380’s cockpit — which is based on Airbus’ industry-leading flight deck design for its fly-by-wire jetliner families — features the latest advances in cockpit technology, including larger interactive displays, an advanced flight management system and improved navigation modes.