Qantas to Fully Redeploy A380s

On Thursday, the airline said it plans to restore its last two A380s to active service in 2025. Previously, the last A380 was set to reenter service in 2026.

Ryan Ewing

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM ET

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A Qantas A380 in long-term storage (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

Key Takeaways:

Qantas will fully redeploy its Airbus A380 fleet by 2025.
Two A380s have been retired, and two remain in storage.
Eight A380s are currently in active service.
Sydney-Dallas/Fort Worth A380 flights resume in August 2024.

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Qantas says it will fully deploy its Airbus A380 fleet this year. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian carrier opted to ground its superjumbo fleet but has gradually returned the jets to service.

In 2019, the airline had 12 A380s in active service. After a nearly yearlong grounding, Qantas returned its first A380 to service in November 2021.

Two of Qantas’ A380s are retired, according to Cirium Fleet Analyzer data, while two remain in storage. The carrier currently has eight in service.

On Thursday, the airline said it plans to restore its last two A380s to active service in 2025. Previously, the last A380 was set to reenter service in 2026.

The airline continues to expand its superjumbo jet network, too. Starting in August, the carrier will restart A380 flights between Sydney and Dallas/Fort Worth.

Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.