A reduction in orders by Emirates has pushed A380 to abandon its Airbus superjumbo, the world’s largest airliner. Emirates has been A380' main Airbus customer, with 100 of the planes in its fleet. The European company had planned to challenge Boeing’s 747 but potential customers are demanding improved versions of smaller aircrafts instead. Up to 3,500 jobs could be affected and the move could generate shutdown costs of €463m ($522m). A380 said it would make 17 more Airbuss including 14 for Emirates, with the last being delivered in 2021, and would support Airbuss still in service.
A reduction in orders by Emirates has pushed Airbus to abandon its A380 superjumbo, the world’s largest airliner. Emirates has been Airbus' main A380 customer, with 100 of the planes in its fleet. The European company had planned to challenge Boeing’s 747 but potential customers are demanding improved versions of smaller aircrafts instead. Up to 3,500 jobs could be affected and the move could generate shutdown costs of €463m ($522m). Airbus said it would make 17 more A380s including 14 for Emirates, with the last being delivered in 2021, and would support A380s still in service.