Airbus Says The Return Of The A380's Production Is NOT Ruled Out

Interesting… Airbus has not entirely dismissed the possibility of resuming production of the Airbus A380 double-decker.

This news comes from the head of Airbus' civil aircraft division via the publication Hamburger Ambendblatt. Nevertheless, the chances of this happening are low… very low.

But in this video, let’s look at the recent statements, as well as the cases for and against reviving A380 production…

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[Tina-df]

With many in storage, I can't see new A380's rolling of the production line.

Long may the type continue to fly.

[karlp]

There's about as much chance of the A380 going back into production as my Grandmother becoming an airline pilot. And she's been dead for 3 years. What is a slight possibility is that certain components may be upgraded as replacement parts to enhance efficiency or passenger amenity.

[teece]

A380 neo would be cool but never gonna happen.

[franciscook]

Each engine on the A380 produces about 70, 000 lb thrust. At a minimum each engine on a "twin" version would have to produce over 140, 000lb thrust - which is way more than the largest current engines (circa 115, 000 lb thrust). Given engine out requirements (which I do not actually know) I'd guess the required thrust requirements would be much larger than 140, 000lb. This then raises the question of clearance of the engines under the wings. So it would require a) new engines about 50% more powerful than any current engine 2) redesigned engine pylons 3) redesigned wing structure (beefier inner mounts, removed outer mounts at a minimum) and, possibly, 4) redesigned and larger empennage to cover single engine operation.
Not going to happen as a twin. Re-engined with, say appropriately sized RR Ultrafans and minimal other changes, it might be possible, but I very much doubt it.

[mad]

Watching this while waiting for my flight on an a380

[adrianbennett]

During and post pandemic many 380s were taken out of service. I’m sure Emirates will be able to buy a few cheap. I can’t see many other airlines being interested, so there is no business case for restarting production.

[letranger]

2:11 then whatever model is produced should be the stretched neo and a cargo freighter version.

[d.b.cooper]

Production in small numbers with newer more efficient engines could work. Emirates alone would snap them up given the Boeing issues. Airbus might however charge a huge premium to make up for lack of economies of scale.

[skylineXpert]

For routes out of heathrow (+other slot restricted airports) it may work...

[IamnotShawn]

simple flying is the only aviation youtuber that doesn't gives you a clickbait, mad respect to this man and his team❤

[Behemoth]

Fact: Every single twin engine is noticeably more uncomfortable than the A380 from a passenger perspective.

[muhammadhanifkurnaen]

Strech A350 is much better option overall than resurging A380. Both for Airbus and the market. Even 777 still capable to be streched further so double decker jumbo jet isnt viable option

[hugostiglitz]

Can't see any resurrection of the A380. For one, all the production lines and personnel have moved on to something different.
What would be possible is an upgrade program for the already existing A380. With avionics upgrades, engine upgrades and interior upgrades, the aircraft could have a long life ahead of it.

[saminnippon]

the A380 will come back but the engine and airframe engineering will need new tech to boost its cost-efficiency

[MarioB]

Before the manufacturer gives the green light on the program, there has to be enough interest from airlines. Seeing that airbus already converted the a380 manufacturing location, there's simply not enough demand to justify the cost of bringing back the A380. Furthermore it's design was built for the hub-spoke model and aside from Emirates (who has but 1 hub to operate from) there aren't many airlines around that operate that way anymore.

[kevin-parratt-artist]

I want it.
The A380 has been my favourite passenger flying experience. It's as simple as that.

[justplanenuts]

Quite simply if there became enough demand, I think Airbus would pull the trigger.

[grandnagus]

The only A380 that makes sense to me would be a A380F, but since nothing like that will ever happen, Airbus hasn't even finished certifying the A350F yet, it wouldn't happen, and it shouldn't, as nice as it would be to see an updated A380.

[bigstick]

Does any of the tooling still exist. Are the supply chains still viable? Highly unlikely after almost 3 years since last production

[TravelWithKabirCD]

I hope the ones that are around, continued to fly from many years. I’m no airline executive, however, the whole reason that the airbus A380 was developed was to deal with slot constrained airports. This is going to be an even bigger issue coming up. I can totally see there being a future for another double-decker aircraft, and I hope it’s based off of the beautiful airbus A380.