How Is An Airbus A380 Scrapped?
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- It’s no big secret that some of the world’s A380s have already arrived at the scrapyard. With limited appeal on the second hand market, these giant jumbos are considered to be worth more as parts than they are as complete planes. But how do you actually scrap something as substantial as the biggest plane in the world?
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Knwoing the age of this aircraft, it's depressing to see these being grounded, orders canceled, scrapped at an alarming rate.
It’s called corporate bean counters.
Give me a plane that makes me money period.
Bhola khein lagg gayi bhaang ke bholaa naache re.... Naache re bhola naache re. Jai Jagdambe maiyya.
What the fuck you said?
You know what is depressing? That me, as a EU citizen have paid the construction of this Fcking gigantic failure with my taxes money...
Totally agree. As a frequent traveller (3 times a month pre-Covid) I absolutely LOVE the A380, so quite sad to see it go...
I designed the inner flaps of this aircraft between 1999 and 2005, very sad to see them scrapped already.
Of course you did...
well, too bad for you. As long as you don't hold any "emotions" on it, it's just another object that is not practical and should just be forgotten. I favour Airbus over Boeing EXCEPT the A380. I think it's just a mistake being made by Airbus.
@@damowilliams204 Yes I did. The company was called Silver Aerospace in Haarlem, The Netherlands.
I feel you...they must b close to yr heart...
The size of the A380's wings with flaps fully extended have always amazed me - as someone with an obsession with complex wings, I love looking at the inner portion of the A380's extended wings. That and the pre-2004 F1 rear wings which had 4 elements.
I want to see one converted into a hotel. There’s a 747 hotel in Stockholm where you can sleep in the engines
yes I have been in it
Yes
It is massive, ive been there tons of times
Name of the hotel?
That's amazing. There's a 747 in Pakistan that's a luxury seasonal hotel.
I remember clearly how exciting it was to watch documentaries when these were being designed and built years ago. But, not enough years ago!!!
you mean docus from circa 2002-3 ? anyway the first and second A380 made in 2006 were dismantled in 2019 that is only 13 years,you would expect an expensive plane as that to stay operation for 25-30 years (like the 747)
Knowing just how much work went into the design and certification of the aircraft, it is hard to believe just how short a lifespan the A380 has ended up having.
Yes very sad, this plane is the best plane I flew on, most confortable ever.
It's the most comfortable passenger plane on market. Unfortunately it's more difficult to operate for airlines compared to a 350 or 787.
Luckily the 350 is also very comfortable, and they will have a long future in big numbers.
Simon Maier in my opinion a350 is a mini version of the a380
@@kfl16 if you compare it in behalf of the comfort, yes. From the construction, it is different, it has a widely use of carbon fiber, much more than the 380.
No way, the queen of the skies.
Lucky you I never flew on a big plane I only flew on a 737
The title alone makes me sad😭
Same
Yes, it is terribly sad. I’ve flown on them four times; each time it was the quietest and smoothest jet transportation I had ever experienced, like getting comfy in your living room and being moved somewhere else.
Watching the magnificent A380 getting scraped, just brought a tear in my eye.
@Ladh 70 well tbf Boeing is also subsidized directly (as a defense contractor) and indirectly (as in trade barriers preventing Bombardier from selling planes to the USA)
@Ladh 70 defense contracts ARE subsidies in disguise. the US doesn't really hand out "subsidies" like the EU does with airbus, but they sure pay a premium in their military stuff to keep "strategic" companies. Look up what happened to the Bombardier C series to see what the USA does to companies that threaten those strategic companies.
@Ladh 70 trump supporter, right?
@Ladh 70 well a least she is the most gorgeous passenger aircraft
and stop fighting
A380 was an expensive idea,
this world simply cannot afford,
but i appreciate for those who had it still
I used to make wing mounted landing gear parts for most the Airbus series up till march 2003, even made pre production test and flying parts on my 5 axis machining centre while the company waited for a much larger machine to take over making production parts/ loved my job, finished parts made me proud, but some 17 years later we all live in a different world to how it was back then.
Too good ‼️
Awwwww never had a chance to fly in the A380
Was supposed to be on one.
Flight got cancelled due to coronavirus. :(
There will still be plenty about after the pandemic is over
You have about 8 years to catch one
Me too
Jascer Latorre Emirates still flying a380 even right now
I love these planes were once my favourite they are still my favourite and they will forever be my favourite✌
Excellent explanation
Just glad I got to fly on it once before it starts getting retired, a true experience feeling the weight of this massive aircraft
Airbus has always had a four-engine obsession that cost them the bet every time.
I was on an oil rig once, where the seats in the recreation room were clearly salvaged from the business class of an airliner, they even had (non functioning) service buttons.
As a joke you should have rigged up one of the service buttons to do something like play a huge fart noise.
Boeing will sell you a 707 flight deck seat for a mere $6,900.
www.boeingstore.com/search?type=product&q=seat
And ebay has numerous passenger seats for a few hundred dollars and up.
www.ebay.com/b/Airline-Seats/805/bn_7023246001
Nice video 👍
It is always very heart rending to see a fine piece of equipment, whether it is an aircraft or a railway locomotive, being scraped and stripped down. But then, I guess that's the way life goes on.
For an avid, 60 year veteran aviation buff like myself, it's always sad to see aircraft of any kind broken up, even if it is for a good reason. But at least we have videos of them in action to watch. ✈
So sad to see this majestic beast leave our skies. It was the most comfortable flight I've ever taken. 0_0 Crying on the inside.
I will miss flying on it, roomy comfy and nice
So happy to see it scrapped
I love this aircraft and think it's very sad to see it being scrapped. I hope I get the chance to fly on one before they are all grounded.
I’ve only flown once on an A380 (Premium Economy with Qantas, from DFW to Sydney in May 2018). It was the most comfortable aircraft I have ever flown in, quiet, smooth and spacious, almost like sitting in your living room, despite it being just over 17 hours non-stop. I’ve always loved the 747 but after this flight, the A380 became my new best way to fly. So sad to see them disappearing already. Even sadder to see COVID-19 speeding up their demise.
TARMAC lmao
Great video
OMG that scrapped A380 with only the fuselage brought tears to me...
It's heartbreaking to see the A380 being scrapped 😔
“Dumbo”...will hold a record that no Boeing will ever possess....the most beer cans from one hull ever!!
Very say was such a beautiful n gentle giant
I spent 3 weeks in China in September 2019. Got to fly Lufthansa's A380 there and 747 back. As a person interested in all sorts of fast transportation, I am very pleased that I managed to do it just before the events that have lead to scrapping beauties like the A380 is.
for me the scrapping of a b747 is sadder
Duh.. and for like 90% of people. Let the few of us give the poor and amazing a380 its moment too.
100% agree, the 747 was an ikon for decades, the A380 was a white elephant.
Always sad to see something not succeed simply because of circumstance. What a magnificent plane. If only it had been made twenty years earlier at least.
asdsdjf asdjxajiosdqw The total economics never looked good. Airbus was cautioned by analysts but went ahead anyway. Denial is one hell of a mistress.
Too many engines and too many passengers and a poor cargo capacity unlike the 747 made it a risky venture from the start.
.... Boeing would have been buried lol
too bad the A380 was late, still, its a bit too big
simply a fantastic and safe aircraft.
When I heard of the first A380, I was excited about it, but didn’t get to fly on one until they started talking about retiring the oldest A380. The plane is one of the most comfortable I have ever traveled on during 26 years of air travel. It’s sad seeing them go.
Very sad seeing such young planes being scrapped. I remember having a video doc, of the launch and making of the a380 and concepts they had for the 2 deck interiors. So unfortunate how events have led to this.
So sad. 😥
Never had the chance to fly on it, but it is said that this legendary plane is the most comfortable of all.
@HELMUT ALTO This does put a smile on my face 😀
It would be very sad to see the a380 go. I love flying on them due to their enormus size. I enjoyed the video. Very Interesting.
I’m sorry to see it go - we flew for 5 years to and from Singapore and UK - loved its space in biz class and smooth flight characteristics....
Still many freight operators are still flying old 747-200 made in 70s. The A380 is being scrapped. Both sad and strange.
Sadly the way the A380 was designed makes it unfavorable for freight use :/
@@WinzardsGaming correct, the hump on the 747 was deliberate in design, it allows the front nose of the 747 to FULLY open for cargo loading. The cockpit on the A380 is low on the main deck, so this isn't possible. Looking back, that's a huge design flaw by Airbus...
@@mpsangha Good Point. But nevertheless Airbus had designed a freighter variant called A380F. But it never got any customer. Fed Ex expressed interest in buying a few A380F but eventually decided to buy B777-F instead.
It's economically prohibited due to the design to reconfigure it as a freighter, where as the 747 was easily reconfigured and economically viable.
@@NakulDalakoti FedEx was the launch customer for the A380F but it never happened, They even updated some of the international hubs to take the 380F.
Really sad seeing something that's so young already being scrapped
It's the a380 that made me fall in love with aviation. now my current favorite as well , but its sad to see that a380 had such a short life.
Scary! It only seems yesterday when they were being touted as the new thing and a great solution!
Seems like only yesterday the A380 was taking to the skies.
So sad to see something so magnificent and young being disposed
Yes it's one of my favourite aircraft
I hope this plane stays longer and airbus keeps making new ones. Probably the best plane to fly long distance in. Super comfortable
Airbus closed the production line months ago. Last one rolled off for its interior when they did, they still have some that arent delivered because airlines have already written them out of the books
Amazing. These "new" white elephants being scrapped while they are still building (a few) 747s.
It’s sad to think that in a few decades, when the Emirates A380’s and alike are at the end of their lives, we will never get to see a truly giant, and impressive aircraft carry passengers again - just cold, boring, twin’s.
The A380 is a fine aircraft in many ways, but visually it is no more impressive than a container ship.
@@rontiemens2553 I agree. Whereas the ole 747 has a certain beauty and grace to go with its size, the A380 just looks...big. It's not really pretty. An amazing feat of engineering, but definitely not pretty.
Big up Aviationtags getting a feature 😂
very dad i have flown from heathrow to vancouver on ba a380 amazing experience i hope to fly with them again
I think that most of the parts that get recycled could be turned into novelty items, i can totally see a window section hung on the wall like a canvas. If there's enough demand a pretty profitable company that does this could rise up
you could use a toilet seat as a picture frame
Dad: "Why are you crying so damn loud?"
So crazy! I feel like this is one of the most recent most advanced and coolest commercial planes...was it just operational cost that caused these to get scraped so soon or just the current state of travel around the world?...i always wanted to fly on one of these!
*It's scrapped to make AVIATIONTAGS!!*
AviationTag bois, where y'all at
The fact that A380s are being scrapped is just so sad... COVID has really done in this aircraft...
Matthew Krohn yeah, I have never flown on the A380 but I know some people that have and they liked it, I personally don’t like the A380 that much but it’s sad seeing the worlds biggest passenger plane dying.
AirCanada001 No, and stop replying this
AirCanada001 shut up if you do this you will not get subscribers so why waste your time
It wasn't the Wuhan Virus, the Mega hub service that this jet was manufactured for proved to be an economic bust, there were warning signs to this starting a few years ago.
The 380 was a failure from the start. It was a status symbol for Airbus and that's all.
Better question: can we unscrap the plane?
AirCanada001 I sure did
Interesting replies here for another interesting reply🤔😅✌
just play the video in reverse.. easy peasy
Yes, if you seen videos of us air force bone yard. Alot of those planes can be re build. Theyre there because the cost of maintainance is high and has no place in the fleet. If a war were ever to break out and production could not keep up, those planes could be rebuild. You can actually buy an inventory from these surplus boneyards and re piece the aircraft. This is something not unheard of.
You can buy it before ;-)
Of course we're sad to see the A380s go! They're a legend in the skies and it's sad that they have such as short lifespan, and I didn't have a chance to go on one yet.
I would rather see the A380 in the skies! Thank god for Emirates with their fleet of 117 A380’s! They will be the only company to continue flying the A380’s at this point . Most other airlines have sold off or retired their A380’s already , sad to see them go! Great video! 👍
2:20 propeller 😆
Simple flying: largest aircraft in the world
Antonov an-225: am I a joke to you
1:30 oh wow it’s that wind turbine propeller thingy from the Air Crash Investigation show
I retired from McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company, this is thrilling to see that the Airbus consortium was so wrong about 800 people all having the identical itinerary. We laughed when it went into production knowing that airports could not accommodate it without major reconstruction. Less than 10 airports worldwide saw it regularly. Airbus’ ‘Concorde’, if you will.
Sad to see the A380's sent to scrap yard
It's so sad to see this ! And also i think it's really bad for the enviroment because these planes where only 13 years old, while they could go one for another 20 years ?!
I flew on an A380 three times, in business class. I was amazed by how quiet and comfortable it was. But the most vivid memory is strolling over to the huge bar area, finding it empty of passengers, and chatting with the bartender for about an hour. All this while cruising at over 30 000 feet from Paris to JoBurg. So, yes, I'm sad to see these giants go. I'm retired now and living on a quiet, rural island in the US. Hardly ever travel any more, even before this stupid pandemic. My Airbus days are just pleasant memories.
Of course I’m even though I’m not an Airbus fan in general but i love the A380
As a flight attendant I was so happy and excited when I first saw the 380 on my schedule, but, after my first flight on the big odd looking flying whale I was disappointed. It always had technical problems ! I never took off on time with this aircraft. Some of us had nosebleeds and/or migraines. No aircraft beats the majestic, powerful, reliable, robust and comfortable 777-300ER.
I wonder how the workers that built the plane feel, seeing all their hard work being scrapped.
Maga oof
They must have felt sad, but understandable of the situation
Roomiest and best plane for economy class passengers. It’s in a world of its own. Always love flying in it.
How to recycle or dispose of safely of the CFRP external fuselage, wings, ?
Unfortunately, we seem to be heading towards 2 engine ,claustrophobic sardine can type planes .When has it been acceptable to fly transatlantic in a 737 ?
The A-350 or the 777 are hardly "sardine cans". Both are wide body and very comfortable to fly on.
or an A310
A318: Am I a joke to you?
now that they are affordable, i might get one or two
Realthinx, get a fleet and build a big, fancy hotel with a rail road theme!!
Why a railroad theme? - TB
@@SimpleFlyingNews Hello - trainspotter on board maybe?
@@SimpleFlyingNews bruh what is that TB you put in every reply of yours?🤔
Where did you get the clips of the Lufthansa A340 being scrapped?
From the camera
Did you mention tarmac!? TRIGGERED
No I never liked them. Jumbo is still the Queen of the sky
Is that a Boeing preference or performance based? Just curious. Interesting statement nonetheless.
@@dinner85 Probably a bit of both mixed with legacy. 380 was a good concept if it were made in the 70's. The fact that 74's are still being produced (granted for cargo only now) is a testimony in and of itself. The queen was a detour for Boeing from their bid at what became the C-5 Galaxy program. When their plane failed to make the contract, they redesigned and turned it into the 747 series which started its entire life from the original concept of cargo operations and it will finish its life in that capacity.
@@raymarshall6721 I didn't know much of that. I respect your knowledge. Thanks for sharing. I'm interested to see where aviation takes us now. I work for city council and we now have a at least 2 dozen international pilots working as bus drivers. Maybe small planes in the future. I would like to see something like Eviation ALICE one-day. But considering a Tesler weighs close to a Prado I can't see it.
@2:47 so they actually sold the whole wing? Anyone knows to who it was sold? Who actually needs the whole wing??
That's a good question. Since this aircraft seems destine to disappear I wouldn't think there would be a big market for things like a whole wing. Maybe some secondary airlines will fly these for a couple decades still, I mean some of the smaller SE Asian airlines still fly the 727.
Lord knows who it was sold to but I imagine the wings would be the most likely thing to get damaged on the ground (I say on the ground because obviously a damaged wing in the air/in flight would result in the loss of the entire plane, not just the wing and therefore a replacement wouldn’t be required). It’s much like how you’re more likely to bump your shoulder on something than your stomach. Plus the a380 clearly has particularly large wings.
I got one and cut it in half for my 172, works fine.
My organization, VAS Aero Services exclusively managed the remarketing of the material removed from the aircraft. The second hand market was quite interested in a lower cost solution separate from OEM new.
I remember my dad driving me out to the airport, an hour before I had to go on a school trip. Just so i could see Lufthansa's first A380 land in Copenhagen. That was back in 2009, It's so sad to see them getting scrapped just 11 years later..
Sad to see a technological marvel getting scrapped. Possibly a decade of hard work by some outstanding professionals just ripped apart due to the commercial failure of the aircraft. Business rivalry, to achieve superiority at what cost is a good guess ! I wonder if the aircraft could have been used for cargo.
Remesh Mahadeva Iyer the floor design prevents that. Although since they will be plentiful for sale now (and presumably cheap) it may become profitable to redesign the entire floor system for cargo use.
@@aurktman1106 The whole plane is way too heavy for cargo. And operating and maintenance costs are just way too high for conversion. Passenger versions were barely a break even proposition. They had to fly 100% full at all times to make any money at all. Qantas is looking forward to the 777X-9 that carries 426 passengers in three class's. They said they can fly two 777X-9's nose to tail cheaper than one 380 three class version. Two 777X-9's in three class configuration will fly 852 passengers as opposed to the one 380 three class configuration that fly's 525 passengers. It's cheaper to fly and maintain two 777X-9's with 35% more passengers than one 380. And with the folding wings, the 777X-9 can be accommodated by any airport. Special facility's have to be built to accommodate the 380. That's why U.S. carriers never ordered the 380. They are just way too expensive to operate. Even on long haul routes.
@@fposmith all of that is true, plus what I said.
Sad and incredible. Like an invisible enemy like this virus. Kill the life to this huge and. Big plane. Glad I'm lucky to travel one time. London - Miami.
Yes thank you I was wondering how to scrap my Airbus a380.
Best first ever.
Sad. Some need to be converted into youth hostels at major airports like the 747 at Stockholm. That'd be a much better use that turning them into pop cans.
Even just one like that would be an amazing thing! - TB
Aircraft conversions into hotels, homes, & restaurants usually don't turn out well. It's a giant tube of metal... an oven in the summer, and an icebox in winter. The power bills to keep something that large at a comfortable temperature & humidity will be enormous.
Besides, over time, the outer skin becomes dirty & stained from weathering... especially when most planes are painted a light colour.
This aircraft simply came to the market too late.
Its the right time..when hubs started popping up and pax number grown. But treehuggers ruined the party
Completely agree. Now the 747 had been scrapped it seems that the economy of convenience wins. People seem to fly on a whim, where as before it was probably planned in advance. Life was slower before the computer age. Wish I was alive then.
@@gatwickguy No, it was the wrong time. Airlines wanted twin engine planes cause they're more efficient.
When an air craft is damaged by weather, Flying stuff in a wind storm or even accidentally hitting another craft, using recycled parts saves money. I know in Northern Michigan at the old Air Force base, they keep several spare planes as parts for the airlines that use the giant hangers once used by Strategic Air Command to carry Nukes to Russia. I remember back in the 1970's driving up and seeing only the tail sections hanging out of those huge hangers. It seems strange to be able to drive around the base now with no one to stop you. The logo of the Air Force is still painted in the Tarmac so thats always cool.
So sad to see this wonderful airplane getting scrapped much too soon. I had the opportunity to fly it once (in economy class). It was really a fantastic experience. And it was a very quiet plane, at lease from the inside. I will miss it a lot. Seems 2 engines are good for all purposes now.
Although sad for some , The exterior view looks like it was designed by Ray Charles. Not an appealing plane visually. It reminds me of the Pontiac Aztec
An interesting priority there. Still valid I guess. =)
A380 is a rather apt symbol of the EU's decline. Both were ill-conceived large projects destined to fail from the outset.
I’m not sad to see the A380s being scrapped, the 747s are and will always be better
Dude this is like a mini documentary
Yes, I felt sad to see the plane in the scrap yard ! Want to fly in it one day !
The video really is just about how any aircraft is scrapped!
Sad to see some A380s being scrapped already. I have flown a couple of them with SQ, a great experience although I never a
made it to the top deck! Even sadder for me to see 777s being broken up now.
The Trent engines could be used as 'small power plants' in remote areas! Providing lighting and small power outlets!
I personally like the 747 but the a380 has a special place in my heart too
Cut I’m all up 👍🏻
@2.28... Anyone know what that small propeller looking part he is touching?
would have been lovely if someone had preserved the first ever A380 for a museum