The once-written-off colossus experiences a new spike in value, airline resurrection and second-hand airframes drive the A380 ...

The trick in question is the Airbus A380, which, in BA's configuration, has the capacity to seat 469 guests. While airlines ...

According to Airbus, the A380 comprises 2.5 million numbered parts ... To make matters worse, advancements in the range of smaller aircraft have also made point-to-point flights more effective.

Given its size, range and four-engine configuration ... the result of the decrease in A380 orders was that Airbus would shutter production in 2021.

The Dubai-based airline previously only operated the Boeing 777 and double-decker Airbus A380. With sleek interiors ... it has a maximum range of 7,700 miles — enough to fly from Los Angeles ...