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…
