a380-841
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The Airbus A380-841 is a long-range, wide-body, double-deck jet airliner operated by several major carriers, including Lufthansa and Asiana Airlines. It is one of the most advanced and largest commercial aircraft in service.
Key Specifications and Operators
- Operator: Lufthansa (as of 2007 demo flight), Asiana Airlines (as of 2024), Singapore Airlines (as of 2018), All Nippon Airways (ANA) (as of 2019), and others.
- Registration: F-WWJB (used in 2007 demo flight).
- Configuration: Typically configured with four classes—First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy—offering up to 520 seats in a full configuration.
- Engines: Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (as in ANA’s A380s).
Notable Flights and Service History
- Lufthansa A380-841 (F-WWJB): Operated a route-proving demo flight from Hong Kong to Hong Kong on March 27, 2007, with a 2-hour delay due to a reported hydraulic issue. The flight carried 109 passengers and was used to showcase the aircraft to Asian media.
- Asiana Airlines A380-841 (HL7634): Entered service in 2024 on a short-haul international route from Seoul Incheon to Tokyo Narita. The aircraft is 9.6 years old and operated in a full-service configuration with 521 seats (F12 C66 Y417).
- All Nippon Airways (ANA): Operates three A380-841s with a unique sea turtle-themed livery. The first entered service in May 2019 on the Tokyo Narita–Honolulu route, with the third delivered in January 2020 in orange livery.
- Singapore Airlines: Operates 14 A380-841s, with 10 in service as of 2022. The aircraft are configured with six first-class suites, 78 business class seats, 44 premium economy, and 343 economy seats.
Operational and Design Features
- Cabin Configuration: Designed for high passenger capacity, with options for up to 853 seats in an all-economy layout, though most operators use a mixed-class setup.
- Livery and Paint: ANA’s A380s feature elaborate, multi-color livery depicting sea turtles, requiring 21 days and 16 shades to paint.
- Performance: The A380-841 is known for its long-range capabilities, with a typical range of over 14,000 km, enabling nonstop long-haul flights.
Current Status (as of August 24, 2026)
- The A380-841 remains in service with several flag carriers, though its production has ended. Operators continue to use the type on high-density routes, particularly in Asia and the Pacific.
- The aircraft is still actively maintained and operated, with recent service entries and updates from ANA and Asiana Airlines.
The A380-841 remains a symbol of long-haul aviation innovation and capacity, despite the end of its production run. Economy Class & Beyond +1
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