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Noise

Emissions 

Setting new standards

Setting new standards

Airbus’ A380 is the quietest widebody jetliner flying today, generating 50 per cent less noise energy on departure than its nearest competitor, as well as three-to-four times less when landing – all while carrying 40 per cent more passengers.

The quietest widebody aircraft

The A380 also meets the stringent requirements for operations at some of the world's most noise-sensitive airports: QC/2 for departures and QC/0.5 for arrivals – with a significant margin to accommodate future noise regulations, as well.  

Efficiency by design

Environmental performance was a key consideration during the A380’s design and development phases, which ensures eco-efficient operations while still providing the world’s highest-capacity flights.

In order to best meet the needs of its customers and allow unrestricted operations worldwide, Airbus implemented noise reduction design elements that include enhanced engine acoustic treatment and the optimisation of wing design.

Emissions Environment 

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Orders & deliveries

A380 January 2013
Total orders 262
Total deliveries 97
In operation 97
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Did you know?

Did you know?
  • The A380 is 15 tonnes lighter than it would be if made entirely of metal.    
  • The 4400m2 surface of the A380 is covered in three layers of paint weighing around 500kg.
  • During take-off the A380 wing will flex upwards by over 4m.

  • The air in the A380 cabin is changed every 3 minutes and the temperature can be selected between 18 and 30 degrees.

  • In the first 3 years of service, around 15 million passengers have flown the A380.

  • An A380 takes off or lands every 10 minutes.