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Why many Airbus A380s face scrapping amid shifting aviation demands

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Why many Airbus A380s face scrapping amid shifting aviation demands
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Airbus A380 Superjumbo | Simple Flying

Simple Flying has reported that another Airbus A380 Superjumbo is set to be scrapped. Although these large aircraft will continue flying into the 2030s, their numbers are expected to decrease as more airframes are dismantled to support the remaining fleet. In October 2022, Airbus auctioned off parts from an A380 deconstructed by TARMAC Aerosave.

The latest A380s to be dismantled were previously operated by Lufthansa and Malaysia Airlines. However, retired China Southern A380s have found new life with Global Airlines. The question arises: why are so many of these aircraft being scrapped? It appears to be a combination of factors.

According to ch-aviation data, around 29 A380s have been scrapped, not including a recent acquisition by Setna iQ for dismantling. This company specializes in spare parts for commercial aircraft and is based in Chicago. With only 251 A380s ever delivered, this means about 12% of the global fleet has been scrapped.

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Even Emirates has reduced its fleet from 123 received aircraft to a current total of 116, with some parked or undergoing maintenance. Airlines like Qatar Airways have expressed regret over purchasing the A380 due to delays in replacement aircraft deliveries.

While some airlines seek to divest their fleets, others like Emirates continue to operate the A380 and have even requested Airbus resume production as the A380neo. Meanwhile, Global Airlines is acquiring four Superjumbos despite their inefficiencies.

The demand for spare parts contributes significantly to the scrapping trend as airlines need components from retired airframes to maintain operational ones. Tommy Hughes of VAS Aero Services noted an "increasing reliance on the A380" for long-haul needs, driving demand for second-hand parts.

The market dynamics reflect both challenges and opportunities associated with maintaining and operating these large aircraft amidst evolving industry needs.

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