But after five decades, customer demand for the 747 eroded as Boeing and Airbus (AIR.PA) developed more fuel efficient two-engine widebody planes. When Boeing confirmed in July 2020 that it would end 747 production, it was already only producing at a rate of half an aircraft a month.
Why is A350 better than A380?
Range and flexibilitySurprisingly, for all its size, the A380 can't go as far as the A350. The A350-1000 can travel more than 1,000 km (540 NM) further than the A380. Singapore Airlines has a special 'ultra-long-range' (ULR) A350-900, which operates on the longest route in the world, from Singapore to New York JFK.
What plane is replacing the A380?
End of productionIn February 2019, Airbus announced it would end A380 production by 2021, after its main customer, Emirates, agreed to drop an order for 39 of the aircraft, replacing it with 40 A330-900s and 30 A350-900s.
Why did they stop making the A380?
How many A380 are still flying?
How many A380s were built? A total of 251 Airbus A380s were built and delivered for civil aviation. How many A380s are still flying? As of May 2023, about 130 A380s are in service – but several airlines plan to reactivate more aircraft during the year.
What is the smoothest plane to fly on?
The best plane for turbulence: Boeing 787-9This plane boasts on of the largest wing loading in commercial planes: 670 kg/m2. For comparison, the wings can take 60% per square meter than those of an Embraer ERJ-145. Just by this value, you can expect a smoother ride on the 787.
What is so special about A380?
Two high-bypass ratio engine options (the Engine Alliance GP7200 and Rolls-Royce's Trent 900) are combined with an advanced wing and landing gear design, making the A380 significantly quieter than other large airliners – enabling this very large aircraft to meet strict local regulations at airports around the world.
Will Boeing ever build the 747 again?
No more 747s are being made, but Boeing notes that they're still taking flight. The 1970s version even inspired one man to build a ground-based replica. "We are proud that this plane will continue to fly across the globe for years to come," Boeing's Smith said. Copyright 2023 NPR.