Qantas to phase out A380s

[mviy]

I don’t think most airlines would be looking to expand their A380 fleets, so would be surprised if BA bought any from QF.

Unless Airbus restarts A380 construction (unlikely) expanding an A380 fleet would create a bigger problem down the line when it comes time to retire the A380 fleet with no replacement with a comparable passenger capacity.

 

[esseeeayeenn]

I don’t think most airlines would be looking to expand their A380 fleets, so would be surprised if BA bought any from QF.

Unless Airbus restarts A380 construction (unlikely) expanding an A380 fleet would create a bigger problem down the line when it comes time to retire the A380 fleet with no replacement with a comparable passenger capacity.

Even EK which has lobbied Airbus relentlessly to build an A380neo has said it will not buy second hand A380s from other airlines.

 

[moa999]

said it will not buy second hand A380s

EK has already scrapped two frames and has 25+ yet to return after Covid. They don't see any medium term need.

Its the longer term where needing to fly more aircraft at least average pax impacts them.

 

[Rayesfeg]

Could BA take ownership of the old QF aircraft to expand their fleet, and extend their current refit program to overhaul them?

I did not realise BA were refitting their A380s (it is desperately overdue).
I know the general consensus is that most airlines won't buy a second hand A380, but given BA is already going to the expense and effort of refitting their existing fleet of A380's, this might actually be a feasible consideration for them.

 

[elanshin]

I don't see Qantas selling any at least not until the last few. They'll also desperately need the parts to keep their other a380s flying as they retire them.