Qantas A380 retirement
 

So, who thinks a retired QF A380 will ever make it to a museum here in Australia down the track? Obviously there would be a logistical and financial issue to get it out of the USA with appropriate maintenance etc and then there’s the issue of where would it go being so bloody huge. I don’t think it would happen, but given it’s the last ever 4 engined jet QF will ever operate….one can only wonder!

Not sure about getting one into a museum in Aus but I do think all 12 will be back flying within 12 months. The demand for international travel is going to be massive once covid dies out/down. Lot of people have itchy feet to get travelling again and I would actually suggest that seats will be hard to come by for a couple of years when the world opens back up.....especially since a lot of airlines have retired their larger planes.

Didn’t AJ say yesterday that 2 would be retired?

Couldn't agree more with Ben W !

MS, Greg mentioned it here: http://yssyforum.net/board/showthrea...t=12283&page=4

The problem with the A380 is it’s freight capacity, which is 2/3rds of a 787, and less than an A330. Two 787s on a route that normally takes an A380 offers better returns as well as flight timing choice. Congested airports are a different story, that makes A380s attractive but these are on the decline as new capabilities mean new routes such as PER-LHR etc.

I can’t wait to get back in the air again . I need to see my old Mum in the UK who has had COVID . I’ll fly on any type to get there , even a 787😂

Dave C

The other factor that everybody is forgetting is "Project Sunrise".

Can QF "trade-in" some A380's to get a better deal on A350's.

QF were planning to purchase A350's later this year if the world opened up.

Joyce agrees there is demand but the A380 only suits constrained ports : https://australianaviation.com.au/20...03a3b7a3a7f0a4