This documentary brought tears to my eyes! An awesome feat! Kudos Airbus! My first flight on board the A380 was on an Emirate flight to Kansai International Airport; I was awed by the sheer size of this piece of engineer marvel! Ever since then, my interest in the A380 came alive!!! WOW!!! Airbus rocks!!!! Well done!!!
watched this documentary with enthusiasm, experiencing every emotion shared by those who contributed to this great A380 project !!! I was happy to fly with one of these extraordinary aircrafts, I can share that we had incredible comfort, a take off and landing like no other .Respect and appreciation for all who took part in this great project !! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
At the 17:43 mark "Boeing decided there's not that many routes that are so heavily trafficked and so heavily traveled - consistently - that would require an airplane the size of an A380". And they were right. No one wants the A380 any longer. Its size makes it difficult for many airports to accommodate and its cost to fly makes it a loss compared to other large planes. Check the news stories since 2018 and you'll see the A380 is dying a quiet death. Planes returning after leases are finished can't find new buyers.
I fly long haul a dozen times a year at least and as a passenger, I choose A380 over anything else. Just landed in a QF A380 today and, yep, comfort and luxury every time.
Flying to JNB from LHR via DXB and being informed you have been upgraded for the first time on an A380 is a once in a lifetime event with Emirates. Mercedes S-Class pickup, newspaper reading on the M25, drop off LHR and straight into the lounge. Curry and champagne for supper and board directly onto the plane. Enter your own mini cabin, grab a duvet and get your head down for five hours. Wake up, shower and shave and then jump straight onto the Trip7 to JNB fresh as a daisy and really productive back in business class. I did this every month for almost three years and it was the most reliable, most relaxed form of air travel I did since starting my career on an Emirates flight out of London to Dubai back in 1988. Thank you Airbus, thank you Emirates, together you were an incredible team I shall never forget.
Sorry, I like the A380, but it is a really ugly plane. 747 is much nicer looking. Both great planes, but the A380 is just too big to be anything but a niche plane. The 747 freighters will be flying long after the all A380's are scrap.
I took this plane from Paris to New York and back to Paris, the AIRBUS A380 is a marvel, we do not even feel the air holes and there is a computer behind each seat, we do not bored at all
As of 2019 the A380 is close to stopping production with only a few more to be produced. The issue with the A380 is that it can be profitable only on high volume routes.
You see how this stupid pride of these men...ends up spending tons of money for what to prove whose "is literally better, bigger"? Meaning what you can do I can do better...
I forgot something...due to the high volume of travelers at main airports, people often opt for regional ones if it allows a smoother transition out of the airport off to the destination. I flew once through JFK, and that was the last time. I avoided it at all costs (managed to very easily) afterwards with no problem (all through the US there is good weather - not at JFK hence endless delays).
Yes, when you rely on mass then the risks increase. Thanks to the development of technology, Aeroplanes are now single deck but with 19 flight-hour capability
The Boeing 707 changed the world of flying nearly 60 years ago, cutting flight time nearly in half. The Boeing 747 change the flying world with its mammoth carrying ability and allowing airliners to lower prices, thus enabling millions more to fly that couldn't before. The A380 is just a logical step, but did not change the flying world.
***** I already mentioned the 707 and the 747. The Bell X-1 was an experimental rocket plane that broke the sound barrier. The Comet was a total failure. Even if the plane never experienced catastrophic metal fatigue which made the plane break up in mid flight, the Boeing 707 and DC-8 were superior in every way. They could fly faster, farther and carry more passengers than the Comet did.
+itsmegp46 Airbus loses money on every A380 delivered(excluding fuel consumption/late delivery penalties). Even if the Revamped A380 is approved (mainly for Emirates) Airbus will lose Billions more on that Program too. A380 is a White Elephant. Present/Future is Large twins
Airbus will break even on the A380 in 2017 Wether or not the programme is dropped is another thing it's poor sales is a reflection of changing trends in global travel rather than a failure of the aircrafts design.
Fabulous. It is my aircraft of choice for long-haul flights. Then in the hands of a Thai Airways or other top Asian crew, it is magnificent. I will also acknowledge the crews of Qatar, with whom I first experienced the A380. Superb. Had I the wherewithal, I would book my travel according to who has an A380 service to where I need to go. Book it without question.
I love the fact that people all over the world love this plane, kudos to Airbus for making the largest jumbo jet in the world that Boeing couldn't, but I also agree to the fact that it was Boeing 747 that truly changed the world...
@ A G in fact, it was the 707 that changed the world, making transatlantic flights bearable. And, of course, the short-range workhorse 737 that made dream profit come true.
@@abhishekghosh803 of course, yes. But there were some outstanding ones that meant a big step forward. Can you imagine crossing Atlantic on a Constellation slowly with several fuel stops and engine failures? 707 added quite some comfort.
@@akronymus yeahh it must've been so revolutionary. Just imagine when they succeeded in crossing the Atlantic at one go, what a great moment it must've been... Boeing truly did some wonders man.....
@@abhishekghosh803 First transatlantic passenger jet flight was with a Comet - a thing that sadly failed because of no experience in building big planes for high speeds and altitudes. Boeing succeeded in getting a military transporter jet funded from which the 707 could be derived. As a boy, I had the opportunity joining a short flight with a Convair 240 twin-prop passenger thing before my first jet flight - believe me, the difference is »worlds apart«. People must have been overwhelmed by the first jets (although they were much more noisy than today's ones) ...
Noble Lundberg the 747 is more reliable as well since the A380 was designed solely for passenger flight limits its capability unlike the 747 which was built to be a future freight plane and added seats to it since Boeing thought that the future of commercial flight was gonna be supersonic
this is really amazing stuffs ever...... I have never been on the plane before but I think there's just great different experience up there... I can't wait for my time to come.
Flew it just last week for the first time and while there was no _absolutely flooring_ moment of experience, the general feel of utter solidity, smoothness, quietness, competence, and trust is immediately noticeable. It's just _very_ impressive. Strangely enough the only time I felt I was inside an absolutely _giant_ airplane was on a Lockheed L-1011, it felt like you are inside a palace or something. This was simply due to the design of the luggage storage compartments resulting in a very high ceiling, never seen anything like that since.
In a sense the A380 is a game changer, despite all Boeing-Fanboys here.. The use of GLARE (a Dutch invention commercialised by AKZO-NOBEL) definitely changed the use of lightweight composite materials in the aviation industry on a large scale.
I’m only one of this baby’s biggest fans, but I’m right up there at the top. I know I won’t ever fly in one but hope to see one in person. I don’t think ANY company should have a monopoly on sales. I’m glad the 380 made it harder on Boeing. The 747 is awesome too but the 380 is the Queen Bee!! And besides, She speaks French....prettiest language on Earth...
Here is my take, as a former Private Pilot. There is a limited number of airports around the world that can accept the Airbus 380. Considerations are runway length, and even moreso, runway thickness to handle the weight. Then there are the gate requirements. . . Not that many airports are equipped to park a plane with the 380’s wingspan. All good, until a flight has to “divert to an alternate airport”, because of bad weather. This does not happen often, but it does happen. The 380 has the challenge, that, although it may be able to find primary airports, finding alternate airports will be a problem. My money (hah, if I had any), would be on the 787. THAT is a plane that WILL change the world. Bear in mind, this is from a guy who flew a Cessna 172. . . the most foolproof airplane ever built.
I have flown the airbus A380 on Emirates and.it feels so much better . Like even though the 787 and A350 are the new era for profit and fuel the a 380 is a new feeling.
I love this aircraft, Its amazing, my first flight was the DXB-LHR on board EK of course. Was very exciting time for me. Takes off effortlessly, very comfy. Love it. Kudos to Airbus. I have flown three times in total to date. Definitely will fly this again.
I was lucky enough to fly from Paris to Johannesburg in an A380-800, economy class naturally. Quite an experience, and one hell of an aircraft. I have also flown on various iterations of the 747, economy class, naturally. From an economy class point of view, I found there to be little to choose between them, but when you see the sheer size of the A380, you have to admire the ambition and imaginative scope of the people who brought it to life. Whether or not it was a commercial success is a moot point for me. I just feel fortunate to have flown in one.
Vision, audacity and perseverance also brought us to the moon. Not only Apple dared to think differently. What a majestic plane❤️🇫🇷 I think it exudes strength, power and innovation.
I'm an American Private Pilot. I am a huge fan of Boeing Aircraft, but can also appreciate the beauty of others. My favorites from Airbus are: 3. A380 2. A340 and A350. But, I prefer: 3. 747 2. 787 1. 777. Both companies indeed make fine aircraft. Theres no doubt that Boeing is and always has been the leader and historic "game changer".
#10yearchallenge 2009: Best airplane ever! 2019: Too expensive, we need smaller and more fuel efficient planes. 2029: We have too many planes and not enough sales to fill the seats, lets demand Airbus and Boeing to reintroduce the superjumbo, but with 3 engines and the efficiency of a Nissan Micra.
2029: Maybe the new 'superjumbo' will be a hypothetically stretched-to-80m long B77X, achieving crazy efficiency by lengthening the wings to 80m & moving them up so as to accommodate 2 hypothetical GE90Xes that are as tall as the fuselage 😁 (so as to achieve ultra-high bypass ratios)
@@lzh4950 No, that'll be the A360, airbus's 'new' A350. A380combi, using partially partially the lower pass. deck as freight. 777x is gonna fail. even the range on their short model. is lower by 1200nm than the A350-1000. and we dont need 10 abreast 777x +9abreast is too xpensive. is a weird size. airbus dominates market.
17:16 That is why you listen to Boeing. It's 2019 and air travel is now focused on mid-sized planes like 787's and a350's. Although the a380 is an engineering masterpiece, and a spectacle to see, from a business standpoint it's just not practical.
A-380 is loveliest aircraft ever built. I'm very proud of the Airbus because the European co-operation show to the world how to done it perfect and incredibly safe. And let's not forget 747 has that respect to been first jumbo jet in history of the world.
Yushan Yasindu my parents were both born and raised in Europe. I spent most of my childhood there. However, the cooperation you speak of was forced because of one man who simply wanted to "beat the Americans." Not only was the cooperation forced, but it didn't work so well. Did you watch the video? Wiring harnesses were not long enough because French insisted on using new software and no one thought to check if it was compatible with the tried and true software the Germans used. They had to dismantle the first prototype because of that which set the project back a whole year. I would not consider that very good cooperation. The A380 IS a magnificent airplane but while Boeing was busy understanding the business ramifications of new ETOPS rulings, the head of Airbus was so driven by pride/arrogance that he created an economic disaster for his company. I would still love to fly in an A380. I have flown on many 747s but not in many many years because twin engine jets now dominate even the transoceanic routes because of (as I mentioned before) extended ETOPS ratings/certifications that Boeing understood but the head of Airbus missed because of his obsession with "beating" the 747. A380 - engineering marvel, economic failure
dunno why a lot of people here are bitter towards the a380 but the 747 suddenly feels old because of what airbus did with this project. sure, it did not change the aviation world entirely but at least the 747 gained a worthy competitor though almost after 4 decades later. i guess some people got jealous because of that.
Too bad Lockheed didn't see fit to compete with the 747 back when anybody actually could do that. Their L-1011 will always be one of my favorite airliners, but a passenger version of the L-500 would have truly been an industry changing plane.
I loved Lockheed Tri Star L1011, too bad Lockheed couldn't stay in business, would have been great competitor to McDonnell Douglas an Airbus, and may have possibly been a great cargo plane if they would have reimagined her as such. Competition is always a great thing.
Bigger isn't always better, as Airbus has learned. The 380 will cease production in a year or two. The 747 still rules the sky in my opinion. As a freighter, no other civilian aircraft can touch it.;
The best ever and possibly forever now that that the airlines and airports have refused to support it and Airbus has been forced to stop building them. Find an airline that is flying an A380 anf fly on it. Its a completely new flying experience. Its a flying cathedral of the skies. You don't even know that you are on an aeroplane. Fabulous.
What an astounding marvel of engineering and aviation! Heart breaking over it's retirement. Just like the Concorde, economic viability dictates its lifespan.
ohrl1 well it had a max takeoff weight of 1.2 million pounds or 560,000KG so it can definitely haul a lot of cargo. Also cargo is not just about weight. The size of the plane would allow very large items to be loaded.
When we first saw one my mum said “How does that thing even fly?” I think they are great planes. I’ve flown on them eleven times now and like the 747 you know you’re flying on them and if you’re flying on a long haul flight like to Australia or New Zealand a lot you better get used to them.
MAAK4 K smartass, Boeing has had a lot more accidents then airbus, like atleast there planes don't get grounded for over a year. Boeing has almost triple the amount of accidents then airbus
Captain Richard De crespigny at 0:58 brought me back from Melbourne on the qf09, the same a380 name Nancy bird Walton that engine failed over Singapore.
It’s funny watching this with the knowledge that the A380 production has stopped and Boeing was right with their predictions. Airbus missed the super jumbo window by 15-20 years.
As a American I think it’s great what Airbus has done. Boeing has gotten a big head and think it’s better than ever one. Airbus gave Boeing a kick in the nuts. Competition makes for better products. I tip my hat to airbus.
fly by wire was invented in america - many airbus use american engine and electronics made in dassault developing center (surprize surprize) in Boston USA - and check the data - boeing sell more and more in quantity and more reliable aircraft - and the a-380 has a lot of unpublished problems - especially the cracks in the wings and to expensive maintenance - there is a list that i know because a close friend of mine who is a aircraft engineer in EL AL told me - that's why EL AL was never considered even buying - any AIRBUS type
@soaringtractor Putting aside national pride (and You're Right, besides); don't get tricked into arguments with European commenters (trolls! I'm also from Europe, thankfully living in Tx [not only Tx , also Houston]. Anyway, you cannot win an argument with this person because when he/she starts cursing and put-downs you have won (he has no proof of his side being right - it's like talking to a kid with a temper tantrum) ;).
+Anton Zuykov well said very astute of you I agree Anton it makes little sense they just dipped their toe in the market that's all just because it was bigger means nothing in the numbers game besides Boeing countered with the 767 I believe
I'm a huge Airbus fan, but I agree with you on this. The mighty 747 was a game changer back then. A380 is a marvel but won't have the profound effects the 747 had. Still, I flew on A380 once and cannot consider anything else on long haul journeys... what a brilliant plane the A380 is.
Ya, Boeing 747 allowed me, the commoner, to travel around the world. The cause is cheap, should I say affordable air ticket price. I don't mind to seat in the back, with so so meal, and hours and hours of boredom.
You have to fly on this plane to appreciate how awesome it is , It was honestly the most luxurious , comfortable plane I have flown on in a long time . The legroom , space , infotainment , quietness Ag I just wish more airlines would have used it .
High stakes gamble with a shelf life. Breaks my heart as an aviation enthusiast theres nothing better to fky or look at but they have had their day and are being rolled back and sent off for repurposing or worse. Such a shame. Beautiful aircraft.
Mr. Palamino , You're actually right ! The industry wants big-twins now . G.E. is developing monster-thrust engines specifically to service those next-generation beasts . They set the current sustained-thrust record at 134k.lbs in 11/17. You can bet big that their next-gen. motors will be well above that , with Rolls-Royce likely following suit . Double-deck combi-freighters are the likely architecture , mainly because size equals efficiency , but the developing point-to-point market calls for moderate passenger-loads . The obvious solution is jumbo-CF twin-engine planes . Big airliners must fly full , but it can be either passengers or freight . *Money makes the fan go 'round ! D.H.
Technically A380 did change the world in some ways, as it was the plane which has the world's most complex fly-by-wire technology aircraft, and it totally changed the way some people travel
The Boeing B377 Stratocruiser was a double deck aircraft flown by different airlines starting in 1947. Variants included sleeping berths, lounges, and an assortment of seating arrangements.
It's sad how Boeing turned teh project down and made the 787 and now it's one of their most successful Aircrafts, beating even their own 747. The A330 is also Airbus' most successful Aircraft. That just proves that bigger ain't better anymore in aviation. Efficiency is.
As a frequent flyer I prefer Airbus. As of late I will never again fly on any Boeing plane especially after watching 60 minutes on how Boeing prefer profits over safety. RIP all 737 Max victims of Boeing greed.
Well I recently just got into planes since I fly back and forth a lot from where I live to my birth place, I was one of the lucky ones to fly in one of them big boys and I didn't realize it was a280 but lucky I remember I enjoyed the flight so much, it was peaceful so I took a couple of photos of the plane
This documentary brought tears to my eyes! An awesome feat! Kudos Airbus! My first flight on board the A380 was on an Emirate flight to Kansai International Airport; I was awed by the sheer size of this piece of engineer marvel! Ever since then, my interest in the A380 came alive!!! WOW!!! Airbus rocks!!!! Well done!!!
watched this documentary with enthusiasm, experiencing every emotion shared by those who contributed to this great A380 project !!! I was happy to fly with one of these extraordinary aircrafts, I can share that we had incredible comfort, a take off and landing like no other .Respect and appreciation for all who took part in this great project !!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
A380 and concorde both built in Europe are just fine peices of art and design ❤
At the 17:43 mark "Boeing decided there's not that many routes that are so heavily trafficked and so heavily traveled - consistently - that would require an airplane the size of an A380". And they were right. No one wants the A380 any longer. Its size makes it difficult for many airports to accommodate and its cost to fly makes it a loss compared to other large planes. Check the news stories since 2018 and you'll see the A380 is dying a quiet death. Planes returning after leases are finished can't find new buyers.
I fly long haul a dozen times a year at least and as a passenger, I choose A380 over anything else. Just landed in a QF A380 today and, yep, comfort and luxury every time.
25:16 As an Aviation fan, and F1 fan, my mind was just blown at this moment. I couldn't believe it!
HAHA FERNANDO ALONSO IS RETIRED NOW HAHA GP2 ENGINE ARGHHHHHHH
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA even I thought the same.
Flying to JNB from LHR via DXB and being informed you have been upgraded for the first time on an A380 is a once in a lifetime event with Emirates. Mercedes S-Class pickup, newspaper reading on the M25, drop off LHR and straight into the lounge. Curry and champagne for supper and board directly onto the plane. Enter your own mini cabin, grab a duvet and get your head down for five hours. Wake up, shower and shave and then jump straight onto the Trip7 to JNB fresh as a daisy and really productive back in business class. I did this every month for almost three years and it was the most reliable, most relaxed form of air travel I did since starting my career on an Emirates flight out of London to Dubai back in 1988. Thank you Airbus, thank you Emirates, together you were an incredible team I shall never forget.
Watching this always makes me cry. The A380 is just so beautiful
“Their Believe in the hub and spoke model has payed off”
You can tell this is an old documentary
The 380 was built because their CEO had a massive ego and it cost them. No matter what they claim they lost a ton of money on it.
I love the A380! I can't tell you how many times I've flown on it, every time it was excellent!
lets repeat ourself 100 times and create "cliffhangers" that will make this documentary a "nailbiter"! Ooooohhhhh so exiting...
Then don’t watch it or make your own documentary.
I must say I'm damned impressed with the A380.....quite a looker as well B-) hats off to the guys at Airbus who designed it and build it
Sorry, I like the A380, but it is a really ugly plane. 747 is much nicer looking. Both great planes, but the A380 is just too big to be anything but a niche plane. The 747 freighters will be flying long after the all A380's are scrap.
I love the way the 380 looks, its just such an ideal shape. One of the most beautiful planes ever made.
I took this plane from Paris to New York and back to Paris, the AIRBUS A380 is a marvel, we do not even feel the air holes and there is a computer behind each seat, we do not bored at all
As of 2019 the A380 is close to stopping production with only a few more to be produced. The issue with the A380 is that it can be profitable only on high volume routes.
You see how this stupid pride of these men...ends up spending tons of money for what to prove whose "is literally better, bigger"? Meaning what you can do I can do better...
I forgot something...due to the high volume of travelers at main airports, people often opt for regional ones if it allows a smoother transition out of the airport off to the destination. I flew once through JFK, and that was the last time. I avoided it at all costs (managed to very easily) afterwards with no problem (all through the US there is good weather - not at JFK hence endless delays).
Yes, when you rely on mass then the risks increase. Thanks to the development of technology, Aeroplanes are now single deck but with 19 flight-hour capability
I flew on an Air France A380 for €60 on the upper deck. It was a staff-training flight but the public could buy tickets as well.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful documentary with US!!!
There possibly are two people. 747 fans and A380 fans, maybe the two will never meet. A380 for me...superb.
747 is crap, the airbus is much bigger and better.
@soaringtractor goodness, how old are you?
the A380 is a loser.
The Boeing 707 changed the world of flying nearly 60 years ago, cutting flight time nearly in half. The Boeing 747 change the flying world with its mammoth carrying ability and allowing airliners to lower prices, thus enabling millions more to fly that couldn't before. The A380 is just a logical step, but did not change the flying world.
itsmegp46 Bell X-1
DH comet
Boeing 707
747...
These are some examples of planes that changed the world.
***** I already mentioned the 707 and the 747. The Bell X-1 was an experimental rocket plane that broke the sound barrier. The Comet was a total failure. Even if the plane never experienced catastrophic metal fatigue which made the plane break up in mid flight, the Boeing 707 and DC-8 were superior in every way. They could fly faster, farther and carry more passengers than the Comet did.
+itsmegp46
agree.
+itsmegp46
Airbus loses money on every A380 delivered(excluding fuel consumption/late delivery penalties).
Even if the Revamped A380 is approved (mainly for Emirates) Airbus will lose Billions more on that Program too. A380 is a White Elephant.
Present/Future is Large twins
Airbus will break even on the A380 in 2017 Wether or not the programme is dropped is another thing it's poor sales is a reflection of changing trends in global travel rather than a failure of the aircrafts design.
GREAT Quantas PILOT'S. You can have a super great plane but the pilots behind the steering wheel or yoke are the REAL heroes.
I was a project manager for MD the DC-10...now that is a piece of solid work ! safe and the jack of the trade. Airbus planes are dangerous.
Haha look who is talking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_DC-10#Incidents_and_accidents Just Junk. Glad they were phased out!
Girls, girls!!...you're BOTH pretty.
Lol
who are you lying to?
Haha
Fabulous. It is my aircraft of choice for long-haul flights. Then in the hands of a Thai Airways or other top Asian crew, it is magnificent. I will also acknowledge the crews of Qatar, with whom I first experienced the A380. Superb. Had I the wherewithal, I would book my travel according to who has an A380 service to where I need to go. Book it without question.
For many years and until now i only fly in A380. The best plane ever made.
It's great to have 2 fantastic competitors, constantly raising the bar.
how tf did i fall asleep and wake up watching this video
I love the fact that people all over the world love this plane, kudos to Airbus for making the largest jumbo jet in the world that Boeing couldn't, but I also agree to the fact that it was Boeing 747 that truly changed the world...
@ A G
in fact, it was the 707 that changed the world, making transatlantic flights bearable. And, of course, the short-range workhorse 737 that made dream profit come true.
@@akronymus each and every plane is spacial brother, and each has it's own story and achievements....
@@abhishekghosh803
of course, yes. But there were some outstanding ones that meant a big step forward. Can you imagine crossing Atlantic on a Constellation slowly with several fuel stops and engine failures? 707 added quite some comfort.
@@akronymus yeahh it must've been so revolutionary. Just imagine when they succeeded in crossing the Atlantic at one go, what a great moment it must've been... Boeing truly did some wonders man.....
@@abhishekghosh803
First transatlantic passenger jet flight was with a Comet - a thing that sadly failed because of no experience in building big planes for high speeds and altitudes. Boeing succeeded in getting a military transporter jet funded from which the 707 could be derived.
As a boy, I had the opportunity joining a short flight with a Convair 240 twin-prop passenger thing before my first jet flight - believe me, the difference is »worlds apart«. People must have been overwhelmed by the first jets (although they were much more noisy than today's ones) ...
Didn't know Fernando Alonso was also a flight test engineer beside his F1 career 😂
I knew that name sounded familiar somewhere.
he also does interviews in the f1 paddock. and no I do not mean the driver
It turns out 'Fernando Alonso' roughly translates into 'super-massive schnutts!!'
The A380 is a lovely airplane but the Boeing 747 was, is, and always will be the queen of the skies
Noble Lundberg the 747 is more reliable as well since the A380 was designed solely for passenger flight limits its capability unlike the 747 which was built to be a future freight plane and added seats to it since Boeing thought that the future of commercial flight was gonna be supersonic
joshuaare1 how can it be more reliable
this is really amazing stuffs ever...... I have never been on the plane before but I think there's just great different experience up there... I can't wait for my time to come.
I was on one few weeks ago from NYC to Paris and it is amazing. It is massive and beautiful!!
Flew it just last week for the first time and while there was no _absolutely flooring_ moment of experience, the general feel of utter solidity, smoothness, quietness, competence, and trust is immediately noticeable. It's just _very_ impressive. Strangely enough the only time I felt I was inside an absolutely _giant_ airplane was on a Lockheed L-1011, it felt like you are inside a palace or something. This was simply due to the design of the luggage storage compartments resulting in a very high ceiling, never seen anything like that since.
... with the A380 certified for passenger service, an order flowed in.
In a sense the A380 is a game changer, despite all Boeing-Fanboys here.. The use of GLARE (a Dutch invention commercialised by AKZO-NOBEL) definitely changed the use of lightweight composite materials in the aviation industry on a large scale.
I’m only one of this baby’s biggest fans, but I’m right up there at the top. I know I won’t ever fly in one but hope to see one in person. I don’t think ANY company should have a monopoly on sales. I’m glad the 380 made it harder on Boeing. The 747 is awesome too but the 380 is the Queen Bee!! And besides, She speaks French....prettiest language on Earth...
Here is my take, as a former Private Pilot.
There is a limited number of airports around the world that can accept the Airbus 380. Considerations are runway length, and even moreso, runway thickness to handle the weight. Then there are the gate requirements. . . Not that many airports are equipped to park a plane with the 380’s wingspan.
All good, until a flight has to “divert to an alternate airport”, because of bad weather.
This does not happen often, but it does happen.
The 380 has the challenge, that, although it may be able to find primary airports, finding alternate airports will be a problem.
My money (hah, if I had any), would be on the 787.
THAT is a plane that WILL change the world.
Bear in mind, this is from a guy who flew a Cessna 172. . . the most foolproof airplane ever built.
The 787 can fly from secondary and triciary airports and still make a profit. The A380 not.
Small Cessna’s is what changed aviation.
I have flown the airbus A380 on Emirates and.it feels so much better . Like even though the 787 and A350 are the new era for profit and fuel the a 380 is a new feeling.
I love this aircraft, Its amazing, my first flight was the DXB-LHR on board EK of course. Was very exciting time for me. Takes off effortlessly, very comfy. Love it. Kudos to Airbus. I have flown three times in total to date. Definitely will fly this again.
I love this channel! It is awesome!!! Please continue showing these videos, I have learned a lot watching them. Terrific presentation! Yay 😀 😃😃👍👍
the first guy:"Nothing bigger have ever been attempted by any other aircraft manufacturer"
Antonov employees:"am i a joke to you???
Antonov was a cargo plane not a passenger plane
@@harukaj he didn't specify passenger plane. and are you saying that antonov isn't an aircraft manufactor
Depending how you judge 'bigger' both the Antonov and the A380 are the biggest.
I was lucky enough to fly from Paris to Johannesburg in an A380-800, economy class naturally. Quite an experience, and one hell of an aircraft. I have also flown on various iterations of the 747, economy class, naturally. From an economy class point of view, I found there to be little to choose between them, but when you see the sheer size of the A380, you have to admire the ambition and imaginative scope of the people who brought it to life. Whether or not it was a commercial success is a moot point for me. I just feel fortunate to have flown in one.
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You’ll stil fly them, not like all a380s are gonna be decommissioned.
The A380 provides the best high quality comfort for passengers
Actually the big, fast trans-Atlantic ocean liners provided the best comfort... but that did not save them.
Vision, audacity and perseverance also brought us to the moon. Not only Apple dared to think differently. What a majestic plane❤️🇫🇷
I think it exudes strength, power and innovation.
I'm an American Private Pilot. I am a huge fan of Boeing Aircraft, but can also appreciate the beauty of others. My favorites from Airbus are: 3. A380 2. A340 and A350. But, I prefer: 3. 747 2. 787 1. 777. Both companies indeed make fine aircraft. Theres no doubt that Boeing is and always has been the leader and historic "game changer".
got emotional when it was revealed under lights 23:55 and when it took off for the first test flight 25:44 . just amazing
It’s always good to see new air craft on the market .but nothing can beats the 747-8 air craft.
Still QUEEN OF THE SKY .
#10yearchallenge
2009: Best airplane ever!
2019: Too expensive, we need smaller and more fuel efficient planes.
2029: We have too many planes and not enough sales to fill the seats, lets demand Airbus and Boeing to reintroduce the superjumbo, but with 3 engines and the efficiency of a Nissan Micra.
So you mean the DC-10/MD-11 and L-1011 with better engines
2029: Maybe the new 'superjumbo' will be a hypothetically stretched-to-80m long B77X, achieving crazy efficiency by lengthening the wings to 80m & moving them up so as to accommodate 2 hypothetical GE90Xes that are as tall as the fuselage 😁 (so as to achieve ultra-high bypass ratios)
@@lzh4950 No, that'll be the A360, airbus's 'new' A350.
A380combi, using partially partially the lower pass. deck as freight.
777x is gonna fail. even the range on their short model. is lower by 1200nm than the A350-1000. and we dont need 10 abreast 777x +9abreast is too xpensive. is a weird size. airbus dominates market.
The A380 will be the safest plane that discontinued
17:16 That is why you listen to Boeing. It's 2019 and air travel is now focused on mid-sized planes like 787's and a350's. Although the a380 is an engineering masterpiece, and a spectacle to see, from a business standpoint it's just not practical.
Wht a work, no words to describe
Hatsoff AIRBUS 380
A380 will be remembered forever.. greatest plane ever..! Longlive your legacy..
Yah, sure it will.
A-380 is loveliest aircraft ever built. I'm very proud of the Airbus because the European co-operation show to the world how to done it perfect and incredibly safe. And let's not forget 747 has that respect to been first jumbo jet in history of the world.
Yushan Yasindu my parents were both born and raised in Europe. I spent most of my childhood there. However, the cooperation you speak of was forced because of one man who simply wanted to "beat the Americans." Not only was the cooperation forced, but it didn't work so well. Did you watch the video? Wiring harnesses were not long enough because French insisted on using new software and no one thought to check if it was compatible with the tried and true software the Germans used. They had to dismantle the first prototype because of that which set the project back a whole year. I would not consider that very good cooperation.
The A380 IS a magnificent airplane but while Boeing was busy understanding the business ramifications of new ETOPS rulings, the head of Airbus was so driven by pride/arrogance that he created an economic disaster for his company. I would still love to fly in an A380. I have flown on many 747s but not in many many years because twin engine jets now dominate even the transoceanic routes because of (as I mentioned before) extended ETOPS ratings/certifications that Boeing understood but the head of Airbus missed because of his obsession with "beating" the 747.
A380 - engineering marvel, economic failure
dunno why a lot of people here are bitter towards the a380 but the 747 suddenly feels old because of what airbus did with this project. sure, it did not change the aviation world entirely but at least the 747 gained a worthy competitor though almost after 4 decades later. i guess some people got jealous because of that.
lol, the large planes are dead, airbus has lost the race
The 747 has sold 100s of
Cargo planes. The A380 .... 0
It has never replaced the 747 ...
nice!!! thanks a lot ;-) , do you also have the first part of the series to upload? about SR-71?
Your crush
*A380*
Her first love
*747*
Her dad
*Concorde*
Her ex
*A350*
You
*Cessna 172*
I don't have a child
And that A380 still chose you, and loves small craft, though her dad would never approve.
j3 cub lol
Her brother B777
Haha...
My first a380 flight was last year with Emirates from Dubai to Sydney when I got on I was like wow this is so massive this beast of a plane is so cool
The A380 is literally a flying building. You know they're extra big when the first class cabins are literally named "The room" and "Apartment".
Too bad Lockheed didn't see fit to compete with the 747 back when anybody actually could do that. Their L-1011 will always be one of my favorite airliners, but a passenger version of the L-500 would have truly been an industry changing plane.
I loved Lockheed Tri Star L1011, too bad Lockheed couldn't stay in business, would have been great competitor to McDonnell Douglas an Airbus, and may have possibly been a great cargo plane if they would have reimagined her as such. Competition is always a great thing.
Bigger isn't always better, as Airbus has learned. The 380 will cease production in a year or two. The 747 still rules the sky in my opinion. As a freighter, no other civilian aircraft can touch it.;
My best flight ever was on the A380. Flew from JFK to Milan Airport in Italy 🇮🇹. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love flying on the A-380! I love flying Airbus products.
I play the guy who was watching the tailcam. It was filmed at the top gear test track. :)
The Airbus A380 is and will be the most beautiful thing in the sky .
I guess , if you like em fat!
Respect your opinion but it looks like it needs a 10 meter stretch both forward and aft of the wings.
MOST Beautiful Commercial Jet.
Most Beautiful Plane in the Sky, Russian Tu-160, White Swan.
You like them chubby? Good for you and plenty to choose from.
You're joking, right? That plane is butt ugly. The 747 is beautiful and iconic.
Fast forward to 2019 and they discontinued new orders for the plane. I still love that plane though. Smooth ride, lots of space.
The best ever and possibly forever now that that the airlines and airports have refused to support it and Airbus has been forced to stop building them. Find an airline that is flying an A380 anf fly on it. Its a completely new flying experience. Its a flying cathedral of the skies. You don't even know that you are on an aeroplane. Fabulous.
What an astounding marvel of engineering and aviation! Heart breaking over it's retirement. Just like the Concorde, economic viability dictates its lifespan.
Post note: Airbus recently announced it will discontinue production of the A380.
A380 Cargo would have made much more sense... Would keep the plane alive much longer I think.
ohrl1 well it had a max takeoff weight of 1.2 million pounds or 560,000KG so it can definitely haul a lot of cargo. Also cargo is not just about weight. The size of the plane would allow very large items to be loaded.
Great video!!! Quite a feat Airbus did with this one...
Respect this is amazing human Power 💪🏽💪🏽I love it ❤❤❤❤❤
When we first saw one my mum said
“How does that thing even fly?”
I think they are great planes. I’ve flown on them eleven times now and like the 747 you know you’re flying on them and if you’re flying on a long haul flight like to Australia or New Zealand a lot you better get used to them.
It can not fly. The A380 is simply so ugly that the earth's gravitational pull repels it.
MAAK4 Lol, ok deformed bug, atleast no airbus planes were grounded
MAAK4 like your mom
@@bliddle3577 Airbuses ground themselves. :) Well, sometimes in the water, but that wouldn't be called grounding.
MAAK4 K smartass, Boeing has had a lot more accidents then airbus, like atleast there planes don't get grounded for over a year. Boeing has almost triple the amount of accidents then airbus
Boeing was proven correct when they abandoned they're 747-400 stating it was too big and all. Airbus has declared ending of production.
Captain Richard De crespigny at 0:58 brought me back from Melbourne on the qf09, the same a380 name Nancy bird Walton that engine failed over Singapore.
It’s funny watching this with the knowledge that the A380 production has stopped and Boeing was right with their predictions. Airbus missed the super jumbo window by 15-20 years.
CDARK it’s far from the MAX f up tho huh
@@ohmyafy True, I'd rather have a commercial failure than be a mass murderer exposing a corrupt FAA.
Great documentary
As a American I think it’s great what Airbus has done. Boeing has gotten a big head and think it’s better than ever one. Airbus gave Boeing a kick in the nuts. Competition makes for better products. I tip my hat to airbus.
Beautiful aircraft! It changed the world because it's the worlds first jet double decker!
jason herah Boeing 747 is,not a380
it changed the world so much they couldn't sell the dam thing out of production now!
Airbus builds amazing aeroplanes, Boeing builds amazing aeroplanes.
Typical American sour-grapes; you can't take it when your asses are whooped; you just react like juvenile delinquents.
How can you be so stupid? Airbus copied nothing! Airbus were the first to introduce fly-by-wire to commercial airliners, you American ignoramus!
fly by wire was invented in america - many airbus use american engine and electronics made in dassault developing center (surprize surprize) in Boston USA - and check the data - boeing sell more and more in quantity and more reliable aircraft - and the a-380 has a lot of unpublished problems - especially the cracks in the wings and to expensive maintenance - there is a list that i know because a close friend of mine who is a aircraft engineer in EL AL told me - that's why EL AL was never considered even buying - any AIRBUS type
Oh yeah, we in The Netherlands remember the reliability of El-Al Boeing 747's very well !!!
@soaringtractor Putting aside national pride (and You're Right, besides); don't get tricked into arguments with European commenters (trolls! I'm also from Europe, thankfully living in Tx [not only Tx , also Houston]. Anyway, you cannot win an argument with this person because when he/she starts cursing and put-downs you have won (he has no proof of his side being right - it's like talking to a kid with a temper tantrum) ;).
a380 is an excellent plane but i wouldn't say it necessarily "changed the world". 747 did that 40 years ago
+Anton Zuykov well said very astute of you I agree Anton it makes little sense they just dipped their toe in the market that's all just because it was bigger means nothing in the numbers game besides Boeing countered with the 767 I believe
+scott bruce if you take out the head start the 747 has, the A380 has more success.
I'm a huge Airbus fan, but I agree with you on this. The mighty 747 was a game changer back then. A380 is a marvel but won't have the profound effects the 747 had. Still, I flew on A380 once and cannot consider anything else on long haul journeys... what a brilliant plane the A380 is.
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Ya, Boeing 747 allowed me, the commoner, to travel around the world. The cause is cheap, should I say affordable air ticket price. I don't mind to seat in the back, with so so meal, and hours and hours of boredom.
Wow jus starting to learn & love planes... what a fantastic tale of phenom engineering skill &...! 💯
Please research and study B747 for a magnificent marvel of engineering and still flying and profitable after more the 50 years of operation.
27:56 they tested this in case ryanair orders the A380
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😂😂😂
As of 2019, Airbus will stop manufacturing new a380s. Its a sad day.
You have to fly on this plane to appreciate how awesome it is , It was honestly the most luxurious , comfortable plane I have flown on in a long time . The legroom , space , infotainment , quietness Ag I just wish more airlines would have used it .
High stakes gamble with a shelf life. Breaks my heart as an aviation enthusiast theres nothing better to fky or look at but they have had their day and are being rolled back and sent off for repurposing or worse. Such a shame.
Beautiful aircraft.
Tech genius a giant of the world!!
I have flown on both the 747 and the A380, from a passenger point of view, the A380 is a much better experience, very quiet and comfortable.
I love you A380 you give me the chills
Mr. Palamino ,
You're actually right ! The industry wants big-twins now . G.E. is developing monster-thrust engines specifically to service those next-generation beasts . They set the current sustained-thrust record at 134k.lbs in 11/17. You can bet big that their next-gen. motors will be well above that , with Rolls-Royce likely following suit . Double-deck combi-freighters are the likely architecture , mainly because size equals efficiency , but the developing point-to-point market calls for moderate passenger-loads . The obvious solution is jumbo-CF twin-engine planes . Big airliners must fly full , but it can be either passengers or freight .
*Money makes the fan go 'round !
D.H.
Technically A380 did change the world in some ways, as it was the plane which has the world's most complex fly-by-wire technology aircraft, and it totally changed the way some people travel
Ur sponsored by Boeing stop hating
Yes it changed air travel.... for the airlines to realise wtf we don’t need 4 engine aircraft anymore..
@@societysend6506 I think the 340 did that job. Airbus didnt get the memo.
Watching this in 2019, sad feels :(
Very sad indeed. This is like watching the movie and knowing the ending.
The Boeing B377 Stratocruiser was a double deck aircraft flown by different airlines starting in 1947. Variants included sleeping berths, lounges, and an assortment of seating arrangements.
they did admit in documentary, 747 is absolute queen of skies.
It's sad how Boeing turned teh project down and made the 787 and now it's one of their most successful Aircrafts, beating even their own 747. The A330 is also Airbus' most successful Aircraft. That just proves that bigger ain't better anymore in aviation. Efficiency is.
You are totally correct.
last time I checked efficientcy has been the future for the past 10 years.
18:15 Boeing predicted the future, 787s 777s and a350s are the way to go.
Um, A350s are made by Airbus...
@@largol33t1 True. But Boeing had it right from the get go. High efficiency mid size jets are the way of the future.
As a frequent flyer I prefer Airbus. As of late I will never again fly on any Boeing plane especially after watching 60 minutes on how Boeing prefer profits over safety. RIP all 737 Max victims of Boeing greed.
Well I recently just got into planes since I fly back and forth a lot from where I live to my birth place, I was one of the lucky ones to fly in one of them big boys and I didn't realize it was a280 but lucky I remember I enjoyed the flight so much, it was peaceful so I took a couple of photos of the plane
The plane is awesome
It is a horrible airliner tho. 40% more expensive per passenger mile = fail.
Just one more terrifying flight, brought to you by the fine people at Rolls-Royce !
Ben Mace god I hate rolls Royce’s stupid engineering
What an extraordinary aircraft, I'd love to go on one.
amazing p;ane.....
how i wish my boss
give me a vacation n that airline....
Who's watching this in 2019? A380 is shutting down on 2021.
Boeing is right.