Airbus has not been able to sell a new A380 in a few years. Several used A380s are now on the market. And pretty soon the leases on the early A380s will expire, potentially putting even more A380s on the market. I think these used A380s will compete with new A380s, making new A380s even harder to sell. But Airbus COO disagrees and says “Used A380s do not compete with new A380s." I think that's extremely wishful thinking.
To make matters worse, 20 or more orders for new A380s have been cancelled or have not been placed with customers, so there are effectively a bunch of brand new A380 white tails competing for new A380 orders.
Worse still, the 777X will meet or beat the A380 in cost per seat mile, wiping out that one economic advantage the A380 still enjoys.
To me, the future of the A380 looks bleak.
Used A380 Superjumbos Threaten Airbus?s Drive for Sales - Bloomberg Business