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Hemi 6th Sep 2017 02:42

Singapore Airlines retire the first A380 ever delivered
 
Singapore Airlines have retired the first A380 ever delivered (9V-SKA) after just 11 years. What's everyones thoughts on this and the future of the A380?

kcockayne 6th Sep 2017 06:26

It's a great shame &, it doesn't seem to have one ! I can't see where the next order is going to come from.

DaveReidUK 6th Sep 2017 07:54

Economics wins over sentiment every time.

AndoniP 6th Sep 2017 12:52


Originally Posted by Hemi (Post 9883488)
Singapore Airlines have retired the first A380 ever delivered (9V-SKA) after just 11 years. What's everyones thoughts on this and the future of the A380?


Haven't they just replaced it with another one?

scudpilot 6th Sep 2017 12:56

Can anyone confirm that it's arriving Kemble today please?

MATELO 6th Sep 2017 13:30


Brendan Sobie, an analyst at CAPA Center for Aviation, expects Singapore Airlines to return all five of the early A380 jets in its fleet. “Their fleet plan and strategy has always been to replace those aircraft. Early model airplanes come with limitations and Singapore Airlines never wanted to be stuck with remarketing these five airplanes,” Mr. Sobie said.]
Singapore Airlines Is Getting Rid Of Their First A380 - One Mile at a Time

rog747 6th Sep 2017 16:33

early whale models had wiring issues and wing cracks developed
no one wants them s/hand - good source of money in spares and engines

same with first 10 (i think) 787's that cannot be sold due development issues and build/performance problems

DaveReidUK 6th Sep 2017 17:02


Originally Posted by scudpilot (Post 9883870)
Can anyone confirm that it's arriving Kemble today please?

I sense somebody having their leg pulled ...


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