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> Singapore Air returning this plane already (and there's a second as well) means that the plane simply isn't profitable (or profitable enough) for them to keep
by skgoa 9y ago
> Singapore Air returning this plane already (and there's a second as well) means that the plane simply isn't profitable (or profitable enough) for them to keep flying. Most likely whatever route this plane was used for will continue with a smaller flight that costs less to fly.
They returned a plane at the end of its lease and got a newly built one on a new lease as a replacement. They are doing the same with their 4 remaining planes that are nearing the end of their leases. They seem to be happy with the 380.
- joelhaasnoot 9y agoAlso remember that the first few A380s had lots of issues with wiring harnesses, performance, etc and so may not be completely up to spec.
- skgoa 9y agoExactly. The first 25 airframes (of which 22 were actually build to completion) have the wiring problems and were never expected to find much interest on the secondary market.
- bdamm 9y agoIn that case, the planes will likely be parted out. Wings and tail removed and likely installed on another A380 body.
- tallanvor 9y agoInteresting, I haven't seen that information. Do you have a link for that? --For my own interest, not because I don't believe you.