The Final Airbus A380 - The Last Delivery Flight

16 Dec 2021 was a historical and sad day for A380 fans, Airbus has just delivered the last A380 MSN272 to customer Emirates Airline. In total, 251 A380s have been built.

The new aircraft, registered as A6-EVS, is Emirate's 123rd Airbus A380 superjumbo jet. It is also the final A380 aircraft to join the Emirates’ fleet.

I visited the brand new A380 in Dubai and interviewed Captain Dwayne Walker who flew it out of the Airbus factory in Hamburg. He spoke about the go-around after takeoff to commemorate the occasion. He also spoke about the future operation of the A380 in Emirates.

Next, I met up with an engineer Amjad, who showed me all the items the ground engineering team installed while the new airplane arrived in Dubai.

I will never forget seeing the maiden A380 departure in Toulouse on 27th April 2005. It is hard to believe that the A380 is now saying goodbye to the Airbus factory, just 16 years later. The A380 has touched the lives of so many passengers by setting new standards in terms of flying and travel experience. Wish the new A380 many more happy landings!

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[SkyPilotXSX]

I've never been so personally attached to an aircraft as I am to the A380. Flown on the Emirates A380's over 25 times, some business class, some economy. If it wasn't for the A380 I would not have made it home in time to be with my father before his untimely passing, and it was also the aircraft that took me to where I met my wife for the first time. This is a sad day for Aviation, but my heart will always remain with this aircraft forever. Thank you for your amazing video's Sam.

[Aviator]

Even though I'm more of an boeing 747 fan, can we all agree the a380 is truly an amazing aircraft in terms of technology, size, and pure engineering. I'm hoping Airbus decides to continue the project after some year's like what Boeing did with the 747

[maloxd]

The A380 is, and will be, the most iconic plane Airbus has ever made. Thank you for 16 years of memories, Airbus!! 😭😇

[fimzz]

I remember back in the early 2000's, I was under 10 and remember when the first rendering images of the A380 interior released on the internet. It was rumoured it will have a McDonalds, restaurants and shops... The A380 never made it that far but without a doubt it will forever be one of the biggest innovations in aviation history 🙌

Thank you Sam for such an amazing tribute

[mapleleafaviation]

Thank you Airbus for bringing joy in airlines and of course, aviation enthusiasts. You did your best with the A380, and now it’s time to show our moment to the Flying Whale! 🐳

[gisellebryan]

Kingly music for a kingly plane. The A380 is my favorite plane 💯💯✈️✈️✈️🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[tipstrickstrends]

The best flight I have ever been on, In 2015, I travelled from Dubai to Milan, but during that time Emirates was not operating A380 to Milan, But they were operating 380 to Paris. Then I booked my ticket from Dubai to Paris and travelled from Paris to Milan only for experiencing the 380 Class. While returning, I travelled from Milan to Zurich then boarded on Zurich to Dubai Emirates A380.That was the best flight I have ever been on ..

[talbothattingh]

This is so sad. Such a beautiful plane not being built any longer.

[JoshimUddin-xymf]

I cannot express my sadness to see such a beautiful bird come to the of it's short lived production span, it will surely go down in history as one of the best aircraft ever built.

[HenryEric]

I’ve flown in all sorts of aircraft. 747, A330, A320. But nothing. NOTHING compares to A380 in terms of comfort, space and reliability. It’s gotten me home many times through many different situations. Thank you Sam for your amazing videos.

[marcwortel]

I flew on a A380 from Singapore to London on December 9 2019 .Such a smooth flight I hardly felt the touch down in the early hours at Heathrow airport .Hope I get the chance to fly on this amazing bird again .

[taz]

This brought a tear to my eye. I was lucky enough to work at Airbus final assembly in Hamburg many years ago and was surrounded by A380 aircraft. Since then, almost every holiday I've taken has involved an A380-800 getting me to my destination, mainly to Dubai. I can't wait for my next flight on an A380. Long live the A380 - by far the best passenger aircraft I've ever flown in my life.

[aubreyvermaak]

Me and my wife was present in 2006 when that first A380 made its world tour to different city's.It came to OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg- South Africa. It was mostly to test altitude settings and airport readiness.

[benniibear]

I really love flying on the A380 especially on the flights between USA-Asia. They are great for long-haul flights.

[sod]

My first business trip to BKK was with Emirates A380 business class, It was an absolutely unforgettable &wonderful flight, especially the upper dest bar, just superb 🥂❤

[pauledisonbatacan]

Ive recently flown with emirates. A380 twice. It was really the best aircraft. Super silent. It gently shook in the skies in case of turbulence. The landing is graceful. It is an amazing aircraft.

With more passengers flying post pandemic, i would not be surprised that a380 will resume production. This gentle giant amazes me.

[youtubeairways]

I wasn't expecting the end so soon! The last I heard, production would end in 2025. At least we'll still see the A380 in the skies for quite a while in the future. Thanks for this behemoth masterpiece, Airbus ✈😊.

[mohdruzainibinmustafa]

The round to pass by again was really created an emotional feeling for all over people at the runwaway and obviously to all over plane enthusiasts all over the world. Thanks Airbus for making the plane world marrier.

[princeabbas]

Was always a 747 fan until I flew on the a380. A380 will forever be the most comfortable plane I flew on

[reelrundown_]

Nothing can replace the experience of flying Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.