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Not Dead Yet: Airbus Clears Up Retirement Rumors Concerning The First-Ever A380
The manufacturer is considering its next steps after the superjumbo concluded its latest round of test flights.
Not Dead Yet: Airbus Clears Up Retirement Rumors Concerning The First-Ever A380
Airbus has addressed circulating reports about the retirement of the first-ever A380, clarifying that the aircraft is not concluded with flight testing or operations.
The first A380 to roll off the production line, registered F-WWOW, recently completed a 96-minute circular test flight. The flight started and ended at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in southwestern France and involved the dual-decker’s latest testing cycle.
After landing, reports suggested the aircraft might be retired. Airbus has confirmed those suggestions are not definitive and that the manufacturer is evaluating its next steps following the latest test round.
The confirmation indicates that the aircraft’s status remains under consideration by Airbus as it reviews options after completing its recent test flights. No further details on plans or timelines were provided.