Giant grounded, legacy lifted: Etihad scraps its first A380 as the superjumbo era thins

Updated: November 18, 2025 04:33

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Etihad Airways has dismantled its first Airbus A380, A6-APA, in Teruel, Spain, after long-term storage since March 2020. Parts will be harvested and upcycled into collectibles, even as Etihad selectively restores some A380s and pivots toward fuel‑efficient twin‑engine jets—a pragmatic mix of nostalgia and network realignment.

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