Like the dinosaurs, super-jumbo jets were displaced by smaller and more nimble competitors
by Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times
Feb 15, 2019
3 minutes
With seating for up to 800 passengers between two decks, Airbus' A380 super-jumbo jet was envisioned in 2000 as a flagship aircraft for the European company, offering a luxurious experience for long-distance flights.
But over time, smaller twin-engine planes became more fuel efficient and started handling longer, transoceanic routes.
On Thursday, Airbus said it would wind down production of the double-decked A380 - the largest commercial passenger jet ever - with a
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