The A380 embodies 30 years of Airbus experience in applying intelligent innovation to its new products. The result is an airliner at the top of the scale in terms of efficiency, profitability and operational effectiveness.

By incorporating the latest advances in structures and materials, the A380 offers a direct operating cost per passenger that is 15 per cent lower than the competing large airliner. Reliability and maintainability will be further increased through the use of new technologies such as an enhanced onboard central maintenance system and variable frequency generators (which simplify the large aircraft’s electrical generation network).

New-generation engines, combined with an advanced wing and landing gear design, will make the A380 significantly quieter than today's largest airliner – enabling the very large aircraft to meet strict local regulations at airports around the world.