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Emirates Group Achieves Record Half-Year Profit Of AED 12.2 Billion

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Emirates Group has reported a new record-breaking half-year financial performance for the first half of the 2025–26 fiscal year, reaffirming its position as the world’s most profitable airline group. The Group posted a profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$3.3 billion), representing a 17% year-on-year increase and the fourth consecutive half-year record. Group revenue climbed 4% to AED 75.4 billion (US$20.6 billion), reflecting…

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Emirates To Deploy Airbus A350 On Hangzhou Route

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Emirates has announced that it will deploy its Airbus A350 on the daily Dubai–Hangzhou service beginning October 26, 2025, only three months after launching flights to the Chinese city. The move underscores the airline’s commitment to strengthening its footprint in mainland China while delivering an elevated travel experience with its latest fleet addition.

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Amedeo Sells Two Airbus A380s To Emirates

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Amedeo, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing specialist, has finalized the sale of two Airbus A380-861 aircraft to Emirates, marking an important milestone in fleet management and aviation leasing. The deal represents the first phase of a planned four-aircraft transaction, reflecting a broader strategic collaboration between lessor and airline.

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Qantas to Replace A380 Fleet with A350s by 2032

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Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, has announced a major long-haul fleet modernization plan that will see the gradual retirement of its Airbus A380 aircraft and the phased introduction of the Airbus A350-1000. The shift is part of the airline’s broader strategy to improve fuel efficiency, expand ultra-long-haul capabilities, and modernize its intercontinental service offerings.

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Global Airlines Denies A380 Retirement Amid Tarbes Parking

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Global Airlines has clarified that its only Airbus A380, registered 9H-GLOBL (MSN 120), is not heading into long-term storage, countering growing speculation following the aircraft’s relocation to Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport. Operated by Hi Fly, the double-decker aircraft had recently completed two roundtrip flights between Glasgow and New Yorkbefore being grounded.

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VAS Aero Selected by Airbus for A380 Teardowns and USM Management

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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.

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Amedeo Air Four Plus Receives ‘Half-Life’ Redelivery Notice from Emirates for Airbus A380

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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.

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Setna iO Acquires Sixth Airbus A380 for Dismantling

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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.

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Emirates President Advocates for Modernized A380

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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.

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Amedeo Air Four Plus to Redeliver A380 to Emirates

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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…