China Southern Reconsiders Future Of Airbus A380s

China Southern Airlines Airbus A380

Credit: Rob Finlayson

China Southern is China's only A380 operator with five of the aircraft in its fleet. However, this could be set to change, with the airline suggesting earlier this year that the aircraft may not be a viable long-term fleet option.
The uncertain international air travel outlook is prompting China Southern Airlines to restructure its fleet plan, which could include changes to the carrier’s Airbus A380 fleet, a senior airline executive said. China Southern will adjust its fleet by retiring older aircraft, deferring some orders...
Adrian Schofield

Adrian is a senior air transport editor for Aviation Week, based in New Zealand. He covers commercial aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.

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