Airlines · Saturday, 5 September 2026
Qantas accelerates A380 retirement to 2028
Qantas will retire its Airbus A380 fleet four years earlier than planned, citing high fuel costs and operational inefficiencies.
TL;DR
The airline will begin phasing out the 'Super Jumbos' in March 2028, with the final aircraft expected to leave the fleet by mid-year. The decision reflects the broader industry trend of moving away from four-engine aircraft in favor of more fuel-efficient, modern wide-body jets like the A350.
Flightradar244 Sept, 23:00 BST
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