The A could end up flying even longer as a result of the delay. There are further reasons to keep the A flying longer, in addition to the A replacement delays. The Airbus A has been around for a long time, dating back to the dawn of the jet age.
An engine failure during the flight was a fairly common occurrence in the early days. With four engines, the plane could either keep flying or divert to the nearest accessible airfield. Pin it 0. Share 0. Kim Lim Park. You May Also Like.
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The A is reputed for low noise emissions. The A is highly compatible with existing airport infrastructure, allowing for smooth airline operations and services for passengers. It is designed to reduce time at the gate during critical stages for airlines: boarding and deboarding passengers and resupplying the galleys for the next flight.
The A shares many key characteristics with smaller widebody aircraft, which means carriers can perform scheduled operations from Code E airport gates with minimal changes to infrastructure and ground handling equipment. Its superior cabin architecture allows airlines to quickly board and disembark passengers — even without direct upper deck boarding access, and to optimize catering time, which is performed at the upper and main deck simultaneously for shorter turnarounds.
Ground servicing equipment has been in service since the aircraft began commercial flights, and is compatible with other widebody aircraft. Upper deck boarding provides an additional possibility to offer passengers customised services. Close close Search search. A Unique passenger experience. The iconic A has flown over , flights carrying more than million passengers since its entry into service. As production comes to a close, the A will keep flying for decades to come, and Airbus is continuing to fully support A operators and their fleets.
Flying for decades to come Boarding an A is a unique experience that introduces passengers to superior standards of in-flight comfort, from first class to economy. When Emirates' latest superjumbo joins its fleet later this year, the Dubai-based airline will be home to As. The airline announced in September plans to deploy the A to 27 cities by the end of November On board Emirates' As are swanky lounges and private suites, and premium travelers can even shower on board thanks to the A Shower Spa.
The route to keep tabs on is Dubai to Auckland -- the Airbus A's size and comfort makes it ideal for long-haul journeys, and pre-pandemic, Dubai to Auckland was the longest Airbus A non-stop route.
Emirates' aircraft cover 14, kilometers over the course of this hour journey. For now, superjumbo fans could check out Emirates' newest A flight path from Dubai to Istanbul , launched on October 1. Emirates is the first airline to fly superjumbos to and from Istanbul. Choice route: Dubai to Istanbul -- a first for the A and an opportunity to get back on a superjumbo this year. Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways is set to reinstate the superjumbo in its schedule this winter.
This statement left many worried for the superjumbo's future at Qatar Airways, but as international travel increases, the landscape seems to be changing. A Qatar Airways spokesperson declined to comment on the A's return to service and the airline's future plans for the aircraft. Choice route: Doha to Paris -- As were assembled in France, so returning on a superjumbo to where it all began seems appropriate. Qantas has 12 As in its fleet, and they originally weren't estimated to return to service until However in August , the Aussie airline confirmed that five of its As would recommence flying sooner than expected.
Superjumbos are set to operate Qantas' Sydney-Los Angeles route from July , and from November they should be crisscrossing between Sydney and London via Singapore. While two of Qantas' As are set to be retired, the remaining 10 should all be back in service with newly fitted interiors by early , according to the airline's statement, which said timing would be "dependent on how quickly the market recovers.
The 10 aircraft we're bringing back will have all-new interiors and we expect them to be part of our fleet for many years to come," said Joyce. Choice route: Los Angeles to Sydney -- return to Australia in style. Korean Air. Korean Air is currently operating an A service between Incheon and Guangzhou. Guangzhou is also a hub for China Southern Airlines, which has five As.
The Chinese airline is currently flying superjumbos between Melbourne and Guangzhou weekly, as well as on some flights to and from Los Angeles, according to FlightAware. Korean Air is in the middle of merging with Asiana Airlines, an airline with six As of its own. Korean Air's As days might be numbered, but they're still around for now.
All Nippon Airways. All Nippon Airways' As are emblazoned in bright colors to resemble Hawaiian sea turtles.
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