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Qantas to resume using the A380 from Sydney to Hong Kong
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 2/20/2023
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According to Qantas, the Airbus A380 will be used again on the 7,372 km route between Sydney and Hong Kong as demand grows.
The company had not operated the A380 on that route for 3 years.
Flights can take place daily or three times a week, according to the company's official schedule. When flights are daily, the Airbus A380 will completely replace the A330. When it is three times a week, the A380 will operate one, while the other two will be operated by the A330.
The Airbus A380 was conceived at a time when planes that could carry as many passengers as possible seemed more attractive. However, at the time it began to be marketed, twin-engine and more efficient aircraft were already taking over the market.
Despite this, demand for travel is increasing rapidly after the pandemic. As a result, some companies have found themselves in a situation where they must return to flying four-engine superjumbos to meet demand.
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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