VAS Aero Services, a U.S.-based specialist in aftermarket aviation services, has been selected by Airbus to manage the teardown and redistribution of used serviceable material (USM) from three Airbus A380 aircraft, bearing serial numbers 061, 066, and 084. These aircraft are being formally retired from service and will undergo disassembly in collaboration with Tarmac Aerosave in France.
Amedeo Air Four Plus, a Guernsey-based aircraft leasing company, has announced that Emirates has exercised its option to redeliver an Airbus A380-861 aircraft, bearing serial number 164, in ‘half-life’ condition. The lease for this aircraft is set to expire on 03 November 2026.
Setna iO, a prominent aviation asset management firm based in the United States, has announced the acquisition of its sixth Airbus A380 aircraft. This particular airframe, previously operated by Lufthansa, is currently stored at Tarmac Aerosave’s facility in Tarbes, France, where it is slated for immediate dismantling.
Tim Clark, president of Emirates, has reaffirmed his belief in the Airbus A380 as a “compelling” aircraft for certain airlines, emphasizing its unique capacity and operational advantages. Clark has also suggested that a modernized versionof the A380 could be up to 25% more fuel-efficient, making it a viable option for future operators.
Amedeo Air Four Plus (UK) has received notice from Emirates (UAE) regarding the upcoming redelivery of its A380, serial 157. Emirates has opted to return the aircraft in a “half-life” condition instead of the full-life standard. Additionally, a cash sum will accompany the aircraft’s return as part of the agreement. The lease for this A380 is set to expire on 04…
Global Airlines (UK) has successfully completed the first engine tests on its sole A380 aircraft, bearing serial number 120. The tests were conducted at the EFW (Elbe Flugzeugwerke) facilities in Dresden, Germany. While the airline had initially planned to launch operations in 2025, the exact start date remains pending as the company continues its preparations.
Korean Air appears to be evaluating the possibility of operating its Airbus A380 fleet beyond the previously announced retirement year of 2026. Recent developments include sending several of its A380 superjumbos to Lufthansa Technik Philippines for D-checks, a major maintenance procedure required for long-term operational readiness.
Doric Nimrod Air Two (UK) has announced the successful completion of the sale and transfer of an Airbus A380, identified by serial 110, to Emirates (UAE). The transfer follows the lease end date, with the sale yielding US$39.1 million in proceeds.
Doric Nimrod Air Two, a UK-based aircraft leasing fund, has announced the successful sale of three Airbus A380aircraft, specifically serial numbers 105, 106, and 107. The proceeds from these sales will be distributed to the fund’s shareholders, aligning with Doric Nimrod’s strategic plan to gradually monetize its A380 assets as market conditions evolve. This sale highlights the fund’s commitment…
