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Global Airlines Launches First Commercial Airbus A380 Transatlantic Flight from Glasgow to JFK

UK start-up Global Airlines on May 15 operated its inaugural commercial Airbus A380 transatlantic flight, departing Glasgow’s runway 05 shortly after 11:30 and landing at New York JFK at 12:53 local time under a Portuguese wet-lease arrangement, carrying fewer than 100 passengers.

2025-05-15T03:09:21.587226-07:00

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Global Airlines' A380 9H-GLOBL Embarks on European Positioning Tour Ahead of Maiden Service

2025-05-03T00:44:36.069488-07:00

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Emirates Acquires First of 65 Airbus A350s for Fleet Overhaul

2024-11-25T05:03:51.781409-08:00

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British Airways Reveals Concorde-Inspired A380 First Class Launching 2026

2024-11-25T13:05:39.185547-08:00

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Times Aerospace

Kingdom Holding in Talks to Back Global Airlines’ A380 Fleet Expansion Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Holding Company is negotiating a substantial equity investment in UK-based startup Global Airlines to finance the acquisition of up to four Airbus A380s. Founded by former banker James Asquith, Global currently operates a single A380 sourced from China Southern and aims to accelerate its planned A380 fleet rollout.

2025-05-29T12:22:29.851609-07:00

Kingdom Holding in Talks to Back Global Airlines’ A380 Fleet Expansion

aerospaceglobalnews.com

Emirates Unveils A380 Livery to Promote New Courier Express Delivery Service Emirates has rolled out a custom livery on one of its Airbus A380s to promote its new door-to-door delivery service, Emirates Courier Express. The bespoke design, unveiled today, underscores the carrier’s strategy to integrate its superjumbo fleet into its expanding logistics network.

2025-05-17T10:10:49.123813-07:00

Emirates Unveils A380 Livery to Promote New Courier Express Delivery Service

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Airlines Diverge on Widebody Strategies as Long-Haul Demand Rebounds into 2025 Long-haul markets are rebounding into 2025, but carriers are splitting on widebody use: some are reinstating Airbus A380 rotations on high-yield routes, while others accelerate retirements or pivot to smaller twin-aisles, reflecting varying strategies to balance capacity, efficiency and market demand in the post-pandemic era.

2025-05-16T07:12:06.769258-07:00

Airlines Diverge on Widebody Strategies as Long-Haul Demand Rebounds into 2025

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Global Airlines Launches First Commercial Airbus A380 Transatlantic Flight from Glasgow to JFK UK start-up Global Airlines on May 15 operated its inaugural commercial Airbus A380 transatlantic flight, departing Glasgow’s runway 05 shortly after 11:30 and landing at New York JFK at 12:53 local time under a Portuguese wet-lease arrangement, carrying fewer than 100 passengers.

2025-05-15T03:09:21.587226-07:00

Global Airlines Launches First Commercial Airbus A380 Transatlantic Flight from Glasgow to JFK

CNN

Global Airlines’ A380 Debut Falls Short of Promised Luxury Global Airlines kicked off operations with its Airbus A380-only fleet this month, but the inaugural flights fell short of the ultra-luxury experience its founder touted. Passengers reported incomplete cabin fit-outs and service gaps, underscoring the challenges of converting second-hand superjumbos for premium transatlantic routes.

2025-05-09T04:35:03.654180-07:00

Global Airlines’ A380 Debut Falls Short of Promised Luxury

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Global Airlines' A380 9H-GLOBL Embarks on European Positioning Tour Ahead of Maiden Service Global Airlines' Airbus A380 9H-GLOBL visited Barcelona, Berlin and London Gatwick this week as the startup gears up for its first commercial flights. The superjumbo completed maintenance at Beja, Portugal and will enter service later this month.

2025-05-03T00:44:36.069488-07:00

Global Airlines' A380 9H-GLOBL Embarks on European Positioning Tour Ahead of Maiden Service

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Airbus A380 Celebrates 20 Years Since First Flight On April 27, 2025, Airbus marks the 20th anniversary of the A380's maiden flight from Toulouse, France. As the world's largest passenger aircraft, the A380 has been a key driver of innovation in aviation, influencing modern airliner design and operational strategies.

2025-04-27T06:07:56.436708-07:00

Airbus A380 Celebrates 20 Years Since First Flight

Air Data News

20 Years of Innovation: The Airbus A380's Lasting Legacy The Airbus A380 celebrates its 20th anniversary, signifying a milestone in aviation innovation. Despite initial skepticism, the aircraft's design and technological advancements have left a lasting impact on airliner design, influencing subsequent generations of aircraft models.

2025-04-27T02:50:20.872937-07:00

20 Years of Innovation: The Airbus A380's Lasting Legacy

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