The Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 aircraft are no longer in production, but their operational and acquisition costs continue to set benchmarks for airlines and aviation investors worldwide. Airlines, ...

Not too long ago, jumbo jets were considered the flagship products of The Boeing Co. and top rival Airbus. The Boeing 747 is arguably the most iconic plane of all time, and last year it became the ...

The Boeing 747-8i was the final passenger iteration of the famous 747 program, while the Airbus A380 is the largest passenger airplane to ever make it into service. The Boeing 747-8 entered service in ...

As sustainability becomes a driving force in aviation, the question arises: between the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747, which aircraft gets more miles per gallon (mpg)? This query isn't just relevant ...

Emirates has been able to associate the A380 Superjumbo with its own brand and used innovations like the in-flight bar and ...

Airbus and Boeing are hopeful that 2010 will see orders begin to rebound for their ultra-large airliners, although both acknowledge that the market remains tough in the aftermath of last year's global ...

As BA ponders whether to buy the Airbus A380 or Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, its decision could have far-reaching consequences for other airlines Lufthansa's 747-8I order was a crucial development ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Goldstein is a journalist and playwright based in Los Angeles. This article is more than 5 years old. Parked A380 aircraft ...

The steep drop in travel caused some airlines to move up retirement dates for aging aircraft. Older aircraft are on the chopping block as airlines turn to newer ones like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and ...

Qantas plans to add capacity to its Boeing 747-400 and Airbus A380 fleets by dramatically reducing its first-class offering on long-haul flights. By replacing first class sections with business-class ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Goldstein is a journalist and playwright based in Los Angeles. One of the last convoys of giant A380 components just ...