Why are the Jumbo-jets disappearing?

Why are the Boeing 747 and the Airbus A380 loosing ground against competing aircraft types? Why aren't these majestic giants of the sky ruling like they once were and what does the future look like for them.
These are some of the questions I will cover in this video.
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[lllordllloyd]

A380s are so lovely to fly in, quiet, roomy, smooth. Of course the airline business model doesn't give a rat's arse about passenger comfort. Great video.

[PavlosPapageorgiou]

You should change the pillow on your right to green, so that we know which way the couch is facing.

[chancerNW]

I remember the pride that those of us who worked on the A380 felt when it first flew, The first flight of the A350 didn't illicit the same feelings. For all its commercial failing the A380 still stirs my heart like no other Airbus type.

[olusolasoretire]

Apart from the fact that I'd love you to be the Captain each time I'm in the air, your knowledge of the workings of the Aviation industry is amazing. From 14:10 you made a spot-on prediction that has actually come true. The Airbus A380 program has been scrapped and Emirates canceled a lot of their A380 orders which dealt the final blow to the entire program.

[bikeralw]

I've now flown from the UK to NZ by A380 over a dozen times to see my daughter and family who emigrated there. Wonderful aircraft, it'll be a sad day when it's withdrawn.

[JQ]

I've never been that interested in aviation but after finding your channel by chance after chasing so many YouTube rabbit holes, I'm learning quite a lot of things. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[chefchefton]

I would feel very safe & comfortable with this man piloting my flight. 👍🏼

[yorktown]

Two other problems that jumbo jets face.

1) Not all airports have the physical space for such planes. Fully loaded and fueled, these craft require very long runways to take off. They require more space on the ground and in the hangers.

2) It takes a very long time to load and unload such planes. For a variety of reasons, airline companies utilize inefficient methods to get passengers on and off. Turn-around time is critical to keep costs down. Trying to process hundreds of passengers faster would require utilizing multiple gates & jetways, and thus more scarce space at the terminal.

[andreifelderean]

It's gonna be so sad when we wont see these big fellas flying anymore...so majestic and beautiful...

[AboveandBeyondGlobalDrones]

~ That upstairs lounge in the 747 was quite nice.

[FecesandGiggles]

I’ve had some of my smoothest flights/takeoffs and landings in an a380- passenger

[rtg]

Is it just me or I get amazed seeing such giant planes take offing and landing

[rexremedy]

I love the A380! It is an awesome plane to fly with! It’s like a ship.

[romeomike]

throughout the video, i felt like i was in his house, having a normal afternoon chat. QUALITY.

[mrrolandlawrence]

also worth noting is that after 2001, security went crazy. no longer transferring to a new plane being a quick affair. another kick in the balls for the hub & spoke model.

[krissantana]

I love all the Swenglish variants Petter uses, they are so logical and fill niche expressions. Shrudder is definitely in my vocabulary now.

[KotakMeister]

I remember my former company being the launch customer for the A380. We were the first commercial technicians/engineers for this giant...man were we proud. At least i knew i was. She wasn't the easiest to work on...that honour goes to the 777's. But she was an engineering marvel. I never got tired of watching her take-off or land.
I don't think she'll be disappearing anytime soon though, at least not in the next decade. But i do agree with your points, and I'd like to add that with jet-fuel prices going crazy and the advent of budget carriers, we will see less and less of the flying behemoths.

Great video 👍

[wildorinj]

Great Video, a very well explained and logically organised friendly chat! I've flown long distance on Boeing 777, Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 in cattle class every time, and I must say, the A380 is by far the most comfortable, especially when flown by Qantas. Not only that but the Qantas cabin crew were polite, friendly and very hard working, the food was good, the other passengers were well behaved and the seats had decent legroom. I won't name the worst, but on one airline the passengers were noisy, bad tempered and boorish, the food was awful and I was made to feel I really was in cattle class. The flying experience depends on so many different variables, some get it right and others fail. I've experienced both.

[UncleSkiBum]

Not sure he how I ended up watching plane videos but love this guy's voice and accent, really easy to listen to and informative. Does this mean I am now turning into a plane nerd, lol

[Everywhereambar]

I only fly a380s on long haul out of Australia, so sad in some years they all will be gone... will make the most of them.