List of Airbus A380 operators
| Industry | Aviation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005-04-27 |
Area served | Global |
| Products | Airbus A380 aircraft operations |
The list below details both current and previous operators of the Airbus A380, recognized as the largest passenger airplane globally.
Overview
The Singapore Airlines was the pioneer in operating the A380, debuting its service in October 2007 following the aircraft's maiden flight on April 27, 2005. Among all operators, Emirates, one of the UAE’s principal flag carriers, commands the largest fleet with 121 units, including the final delivery completed in 2021.
The operational landscape for the A380 was heavily affected by the COVID-19 crisis, which hastened retirements due to the aircraft’s substantial fuel demands and limited operational adaptability. Nevertheless, delays in newer aircraft availability combined with an upsurge in travel have prompted some airlines to bring the A380 back into service.
As of August 2025, there are 186 A380s actively flying, with 36 stored and 24 dismantled.
Operators by country
The following carriers are utilizing the Airbus A380 as of February 2025.
| Airline | Country | Photo | Entry Year |
Last Delivery |
Current | Retired | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Nippon Airways | Japan | 2019 | 2021 | 3 | — | The last new customer to place an A380 order. | ||
| Asiana Airlines | South Korea | 2014 | 2016 | 6 | — | Retirement deferred to 2026 pending arrival of A350 replacements. | ||
| British Airways | United Kingdom | 2013 | 2016 | 12 | — | |||
| Emirates | Template:Country data United Arab EmiratesTemplate:Namespace detect showall | 2008 | 2021 | 116 (21 parked) | 7 | Largest global operator of the A380. | ||
| Etihad Airways | Template:Country data United Arab EmiratesTemplate:Namespace detect showall | 2014 | 2018 | 9 | 1 | |||
| Global Airlines | United Kingdom | 2024 | 2025 | 1 (parked) | Operated via Hi Fly Malta; aircraft formerly operated by China Southern Airlines currently stored indefinitely. | |||
| Korean Air | South Korea | 2011 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 'Scheduled for retirement before 2031. | ||
| Lufthansa | Germany | 2010 | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 'Planned retirement after 2030; six units returned to Airbus. | ||
| 'Qantas | Australia | 2008 | 2011 | 10 | 2 | 'Transitioning to Airbus A350-1000 starting from 2032. | ||
| 'Qatar Airways | Template:Country data QatarTemplate:Namespace detect showall | 2014 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 'Replacing fleet with Airbus A350-1000 by 2035. | ||
| 'Singapore Airlines | Singapore | 2007 | 2017 | 12 (3 parked) | 12 | 'Original launch operator of the A380. |
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Last comprehensive update: May 25, 2025
Former operators
The Airbus A380 was formerly flown by these airlines:
| Airline | Country | Photo | Total | Entry year |
Exit year |
Cause of retirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | France | 10 | 2009 | 2020 | Impact of COVID-19 pandemic | First carrier to completely withdraw its A380 fleet. Notably linked with Air France Flight 066. | |
| China Southern Airlines | Template:Country data ChinaTemplate:Namespace detect showall | 6 | 2010 | 2022 | Increasing fuel expenses | ||
| Hi Fly Malta | Malta | 1 (previously Singapore Airlines) | 2018 | 2020 | COVID-19 pandemic effects | ||
| Malaysia Airlines | Template:Country data MalaysiaTemplate:Namespace detect showall | 6 | 2012 | 2022 | COVID-19 pandemic consequences | ||
| 'Thai Airways International | 'Thailand' | '6' | '2012' | '2020' | 'COVID-19 pandemic and elevated fuel costs' | 'Shortest tenure among operators, with service lasting approximately 8–9 years.' |
Latest update: November 2022
See also
- List of Airbus A380 orders and deliveries
- List of Airbus A340 operators
- List of Boeing 747 operators
- List of Boeing 777 operators
- List of Airbus A350 operators
- Seat configurations of Airbus A380