Airbus a380 cockpit full#

All A380s and 747s that get acquired in future years will be second-hand planes. It is difficult to set a current price for these jets since they are no longer produced by either OEM. However, given how few carriers operate the Queen of the Skies anymore, there truly aren't that many examples of modern commercial airliners making better use of space on 747s than on the double-decker Airbus jet. Notably, almost all of the world's most luxurious first class offerings are found onboard Airbus A380s. Regardless, Airbus still wins this round by providing so much space but still enabling its operators to offer such classy interiors. For instance, Delta Air Lines launched the 'world's first flying penthouse apartment' on its units back in the 1970s. One thing that the 747 has over the A380 is the creative ways that its early operators marketed its top deck.

Airbus a380 cockpit full#

However, the addition of so much extra cabin space onboard an A380 gives it more room for bars, showers, lounges, and full private suites. The 747 was indeed a pioneer when it came to spacious cabins while delivering top-quality customer experiences. The pair were both the epitome of flying with style for their generations. In an era where the converted freighter market is so strong, and cargo is often carried in the holds of passenger aircraft, it is not entirely unrealistic to imagine the aircraft having a second life in the converted freighter space. While it goes without saying that a Boeing 747 freight variant would easily beat an A380 (as an Airbus cargo variant was never built), we will try to remain fair and imagine that we are primarily a passenger airline first. When it comes to technical specifications, we will be comparing the latest version of each model: The Boeing 747-8 and the most up-to-date version of the Airbus A380-800.Īdditionally, we will pretend that we are an airline that is looking for a large-capacity aircraft for both passengers and cargo. Nonetheless, at their peak, which aircraft was best? The fully loaded 800-seater A380 (in a terrifying all-economy configuration) or the long-range 747 with a private cabin onboard? Comparison methodologyįirstly, we will be looking at the official specifications provided by both Boeing and Airbus.